Social media addiction is characterized by excessive use of social media, which has a negative impact on the normal life of individuals. Previous research has mainly focused on the causes of social media addiction, while research on treatment strategies and specific mechanisms of SMA treatment is insufficient. We reviewed the internal mechanisms of social media addiction and evidence of effective exercise intervention therapy, and proposed a conceptual model for effective intervention of social media addiction at the neurophysiological, psychological, and social levels, indicating that exercise can be an effective means of SMA treatment. Our intention is to use conceptual models as the basis for further research in the field of SMA, providing a basis for the formulation of successful treatment strategies for SMA.

Lingfan Li, Jiamei Yu, Yanpu Zhang. Mechanism of Rehabilitation through Physical Exercise for Adolescents Addicted to Social Media. Academic Journal of Humanities & Social Sciences (2023) Vol. 6, Issue 10: 61-65. https://doi.org/10.25236/AJHSS.2023.061011.

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