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上期回顾&Quiz答案揭晓
在2025年世界学者杯第4期WSC Weekly栏目中，我们与小学者分享了如何成为一名“玄学大师”。在上期的趣味Quiz中，你是否找到了正确答案？现在就让我们一起来揭晓吧！
为什么如今的年轻人热衷于玄学？
Why is divination enjoying a resurgence amongst young people today?
第4期Quiz答案揭晓：
According to Barnum Effect, if you are a fortune-teller, which of the following phrases can you say to a client to make him think that your prediction is compelling?
根据巴纳姆效应，如果你是一名算命先生，你可以对客户说以下哪句话，让他觉得你的预测很准？
A. “You will have a successful career.” 你会事业有成。
B. “You will meet your love next year.” 明年你会遇到你的爱人。
C. “You are struggling with many things in your life.” 你正在为生活中的许多事情苦苦挣扎。
D. “You like alpacas more than dogs.” 比起狗你更喜欢羊驼。
E. “Your hard work will eventually pay off.” 你的努力最终会有回报的。
正确答案：C
Key: C
2025年第5期
Weekly Intro
爱看新闻，还会有副作用？在信息爆炸的时代，“只报忧”的头条无形之中放大了我们的焦虑。如何在这个“头条永不停歇”的世界里不被信息裹挟，本期Weekly，让我们一起抵抗“信息轰炸”，守护内心的宁静。
2025 No.5
新闻看多了会让人抑郁吗？
Does watching too much news make people depressed?
新闻轰炸
在数字时代，24小时不停歇的新闻轰炸几乎无处不在。无论是通过电视、网络平台，还是社交媒体，我们每天都在接收大量新闻，其中一些新闻充满着戏剧化、负面、甚至令人恐惧的内容。虽然保持信息通达是在现代社会生存的必备技能，但心理学家和研究人员发出了警告：持续不断地接触这些新闻，正在对人们的心理健康造成严重影响。
In the digital age, the 24/7 news cycle is inescapable. Whether through television, online platforms, or social media, people are constantly exposed to a barrage of headlines—many of which are dramatic, negative, or fear-inducing. While staying informed is essential, psychologists and researchers are increasingly sounding the alarm about the impact such relentless exposure can have on mental health.
新闻造成心理负担
美国心理学会第46分会（媒体心理学与技术协会）主席唐·格兰特博士（Dr. Don Grant） 指出，许多青少年如今正遭受他所称的“媒体信息饱和过载”（media saturation overload）。这一现象指的是：人们在接收令人焦虑或痛苦的新闻报道后会持续感受到心理压力，即便自身没有意识到这些信息对他们造成的情绪伤害。我们可能对环境灾难、社会动荡或政治危机的报道产生过度关注，即便划走新闻标题很久之后，仍会经历侵入性思维和焦虑情绪。
在新冠疫情期间，一个新的术语应运而生：“末日刷屏（doomscrolling）”——指的是人们无法控制地不断浏览坏消息，尤其是在社交媒体上。随着相关词汇如“头条焦虑(headline anxiety)”、“头条压力障碍(headline stress disorder)”也逐渐进入现代心理学术语库，新闻暴露给大众所带来的情绪冲击受到越来越多的关注。
Dr. Don Grant, president of the APA’s Division 46 (Society for Media Psychology and Technology), has observed that many teens and young adults today suffer from what he calls "media saturation overload."This phenomenon refers to the persistent stress people feel after consuming distressing news stories—often without even realizing the emotional toll it's taking on them. They might fixate on reports of environmental disasters, social unrest, or ongoing political turmoil, experiencing intrusive thoughts and anxiety long after they’ve scrolled past the headlines.
The term "doomscrolling" emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic to describe this compulsive consumption of bad news, often on social media. Related expressions like "headline anxiety" and "headline stress disorder" have become part of the modern psychological lexicon, reflecting a growing recognition of how overwhelming news exposure can be.
社媒vs纸媒
这些现象并非臆测，实证研究也提供了证据。2020年，一项发表在《国际环境研究与公共健康期刊》上的研究发现，越频繁通过电视、报纸或社交媒体获取新冠疫情新闻的人，越容易报告情绪困扰。另一项由佛蒙特大学马修·普赖斯博士（Dr. Matthew Price）主导的研究，追踪了61名年轻人在一个月内的新闻接触情况，并评估了他们的抑郁和创伤后应激障碍（PTSD）症状。结果显示：社交媒体上的新闻暴露与抑郁、PTSD 症状显著相关，且这种情绪影响在有早期创伤经历（如童年虐待）的人群中更为明显。研究还指出，传统媒体（如报纸电视）的心理危害似乎小于社交媒体，这可能因为后者通过设计鼓励无限刷屏，放大了危机感。
Empirical research supports these observations. A 2020 study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health found that people who frequently sought out COVID-19 news—via TV, newspapers, or social media—were more likely to report symptoms of emotional distress. Another study by Dr. Matthew Price at the University of Vermont tracked young adults’ news consumption over a month and found a clear link between social media exposure and increased symptoms of depression and PTSD. Interestingly, this emotional impact was more pronounced among those with prior trauma, such as childhood mistreatment, suggesting that news consumption can compound existing vulnerabilities. Moreover, traditional media (like newspapers or TV) seemed to be less psychologically harmful than social media, possibly because the latter is designed to encourage endless scrolling and engagement, amplifying the sense of crisis.
“只报忧”强化无力感
不确定性本身就是一种强烈的压力源。威斯康星大学麦迪逊分校的心理学家马库斯·布劳尔博士（Dr. Markus Brauer）表示，当人们感到自己对局势无能为力时（比如疫情初期）容易产生所谓的“习得性无助（learned helplessness）”，这种心理状态与抑郁和焦虑密切相关。危言耸听的标题与碎片化的信息，常常只强调“威胁”，却缺乏解决方案，这种“只报忧、不解惑”的信息结构会不断强化个体的无力感。久而久之，人们可能变得情绪枯竭、难以应对日常压力，甚至连日常决策也变得举步维艰——这些正是美国心理学会“美国压力现况”调查中常见的症状。
Uncertainty itself is a powerful stressor. Dr. Markus Brauer of the University of Wisconsin–Madison explains that when people feel like there is little they can do to change a situation—such as during the early stages of the pandemic—they may experience "learned helplessness," a psychological state linked to depression and anxiety. This sense of powerlessness is often reinforced by sensationalist headlines and fragmented news bites, which emphasize threat without offering solutions. Over time, individuals may feel emotionally depleted, less capable of coping with everyday stressors, and even struggle with basic decisions, as reported in APA’s Stress in America surveys.
媒体卫生
心理健康专家认为，完全隔绝新闻既不现实也不可取。他们建议实践"媒体卫生"（media hygiene）——通过策略性管理新闻摄入来减少伤害。这些措施具体包括：关闭消息通知、设定无科技产品时段、将社交媒体使用限制在短暂且有意识的范围内、培养户外爱好等。史蒂文·斯托斯尼博士指出，手写记录引发焦虑的标题也能延缓思维进程，让灾难性想法变得更可控和现实。这种“认知暂停”有助于人们客观评估风险，而非被情绪带动。同时，将关注转化为行动也是一种积极应对策略。例如，如果一个人对气候变化感到忧心，可以参与环保组织或社区公益活动。这种从“问题”转向“解决”的心理转变，不仅能减轻焦虑，还能重新建立掌控感和意义感。
Mental health experts agree that completely cutting off from news is neither realistic nor advisable. Instead, they recommend practicing media hygiene—strategic ways to manage news intake to reduce harm. These include: turning off notifications, scheduling tech-free periods, limiting social media to short, intentional sessions, and engaging in hobbies or spending time outdoors. Writing down anxiety-inducing headlines by hand can also slow the thinking process, making catastrophic thoughts feel more manageable and realistic, according to Dr. Steven Stosny. This cognitive pause helps people assess actual risk rather than react emotionally to media framing. Crucially, experts encourage individuals to turn their concern into action. For example, someone worried about climate change might volunteer with an environmental organization. This approach helps counteract helplessness by shifting focus from problems to solutions.
关注世界，坚守内心
在一个“头条永不停歇”的世界里，维护心理健康需要我们与媒体划清界限。保持信息敏感固然重要，但同样重要的，是守住自己的情绪边界。真正的挑战在于找到平衡——策划你的“信息饮食”，让你对世界的关注不至于以牺牲内心安宁为代价。正如格兰特博士所说：做一个参与者，而不是被动的旁观者，是在这个充满动荡的时代重拾掌控感和人生意义的关键。
In a world where headlines never stop, maintaining mental health requires setting boundaries with media. While staying informed is vital, so is protecting one's emotional wellbeing. The challenge lies in finding the balance—curating your news diet so that awareness doesn’t come at the cost of peace of mind. After all, as Dr. Grant reminds us, being part of the solution—rather than a passive observer—can restore a sense of control and purpose in turbulent times.
Weekly关键词 Key Words
►media saturation overload
媒体信息饱和过载
►doomscrolling 末日刷屏
所属话题
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相关阅读
https://www.apa.org/monitor/2022/11/strain-media-overload
Weekly FUN Quiz
相信现在你已经对“新闻如何放大负面情绪”有了一定的了解啦！那就快来参与本期Weekly FUN Quiz👇，告诉老师你的答案吧！
Quiz
According to the theory of media saturation overload, which of the following news headlines is LEAST likely to cause ongoing anxiety in the audience? 根据媒体饱和过载理论，哪个新闻标题最不可能引起观众持续的焦虑？
A. A bad car accident in New York caused 10 casualties yesterday. 昨天纽约发生了一起严重的车祸，造成10人伤亡。
B. The effort to save Antarctica's endangered animals has failed. 拯救南极洲濒危动物的努力失败了。
C. NASA warns that an asteroid may collide with the Earth in 20 years. 美国国家航空航天局警告说，一颗小行星可能在20年后与地球相撞。
D. Scientists call for immediate action to prevent the catastrophic consequences of global warming. 科学家呼吁立即采取行动防止全球变暖的灾难性后果。
E. Researchers said whether the use of smartphones increases cancer risk is uncertain. 研究人员表示，使用智能手机是否会增加患癌症的风险尚不确定。
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