Why are short videos so addictive? New research links attachment anxiety and alexithymia to Short Video Addiction (SVA).

Short, vertical video is no longer just the domain of social apps. By building TikTok-style feeds directly into their flagship platforms, Disney+ and Netflix are trying to turn the mobile habits of ...

If you or your kids have spent too much time scrolling short-form videos during your holiday breaks, don't fret—you probably haven't suffered too much brain damage. Wait, was that even a question? the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Short Video Addiction (SVA) is a term used by researchers, and this is separate from excessive general internet use. A 2025 report ...

Short-form video addiction is associated with attachment anxiety and attentional control, suggesting psychological factors ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. But what started as an entertainment trend has now evolved into a marketing priority. The ...

YouTube and TikTok, and other social platforms, have rapidly grabbed consumers’ attention, taking an even-greater share of consumer video viewership. Where's the investment? By Paul Pastor The ...