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This trend extends into TikTok’s ecosystem, where reaction videos, viral dances, and echo chambers amplify superficiality. Studies suggest that as social media use increases, real-world social connections decline, especially among young people. Women tend to value close friendships and social bonds more, while men often focus on personal hobbies or activities. Nevertheless, both genders exhibit addictive tendencies: women obsessed with curated social images, men with fleeting hobbies.