Digital life and romance linked to cognitive struggles: what Thai readers should know
A new study highlights a connection between intense romantic obsession, heavy social media use, and everyday cognitive challenges such as memory lapses and reduced attention. Involving 600 adults, the research explores how emotional dependence in relationships interacts with online behaviors, offering insights relevant to Thailand as dating norms and digital life continue to evolve.
Romantic obsession refers to a compulsive pattern of thoughts and behaviors focused on a partner. It can include urges to preserve the relationship, mood swings, distress when apart, and persistent rumination. The study deepens this understanding by examining how such attachment influences cognitive functioning in daily life. In Thailand, where relationship expectations and online presence are deeply woven into social norms, these findings resonate with local experiences of digital dating and boundary testing in public spaces.