<p>Can groups on Whatsapp, Telegram and Discord potentially addictive? They provide powerful social rewards like being constantly connected to a large number of people and endless streams of content. Also they provide fodder for repeated cue reward cycles when you're constantly checking for updates.</p>

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Similar to [Facebook dopamine kick - any proof?](https://psychology.stackexchange.com/q/19184/7001)
Arnon Weinberg
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The thing is these are not included under addictive 'social media', rather text messaging tools mainly.
Wodin Tiw
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Welcome. You might wish to update the question and add background to this difference you pose here in the comments.
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Can Telegram, Whatsapp and Discord groups be addictive?
Wodin Tiw
# Can Telegram, Whatsapp and Discord groups be addictive?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2021-05-17)

Can groups on Whatsapp, Telegram and Discord potentially addictive? They provide powerful social rewards like being constantly connected to a large number of people and endless streams of content. Also they provide fodder for repeated cue reward cycles when you're constantly checking for updates.

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> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: Similar to [Facebook dopamine kick - any proof?](https://psychology.stackexchange.com/q/19184/7001)  
> **username_0**: The thing is these are not included under addictive 'social media', rather text messaging tools mainly.  
> **username_2**: Welcome. You might wish to update the question and add background to this difference you pose here in the comments.  

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