Using the Corpus "COCA"

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　We searched on COCA (Corpus of Contemporary American English-https://www.english-corpora.org/coca/).


　We searched for the term “social media” on COCA. As shown in the screenshot, it is used most frequently in blogs. This is not surprising, since social media has grown alongside the spread of the internet and is a relatively recent term that has become more commonly used in recent years.


　When we look at blog posts from around 2012, when social media was beginning to spread, we can see that many of them are related to business. They often talk about ways to find new jobs or entirely new approaches to doing business.

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Hooked on the Scroll: How Social Media Addiction Is Stealing Our Sleep

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  This blog is about social media addiction.       In today’s hyperconnected world, it’s become almost second nature to reach for our phones the moment we wake up—and the last thing we do before falling asleep. But what starts as a quick scroll through Instagram or TikTok can easily turn into hours of mindless swiping. More and more people are finding themselves trapped in this late-night loop, sacrificing precious hours of rest. Could our obsession with social media be quietly fueling a global sleep crisis? General Introduction of Our Topic 1. Why We Chose This Topic      We decided to focus on the connection between social media addiction and sleep deprivation because this is a problem that many of us personally relate to. In today’s world, social media has become a big part of our daily lives. It’s how we stay in touch with friends, get news, and pass the time. But at the same time, we’ve noticed how easy it is to lose control—especially a...
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Areas to explore

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     Over the next several weeks, we will be conducting research to explore the topic of social media addiction and sleep deprivation. To guide our investigation, we have created 30 research questions that cover different aspects of the issue. Our goal is to answer each question using reliable sources and present what we learn through this blog. Each answer will be supported by at least two references, including academic studies, expert opinions, or trustworthy websites. By the end of this project, we hope to gain a deeper understanding of the topic and share practical insights with our readers. What factors contribute to compulsive scrolling behavior on social media platforms? How much time do individuals typically spend on social media each day, and what variables influence this duration? To what extent are individuals capable of abstaining from social media for a full day, and what challenges do they face? How do social media notifications affect users’ concentration a...
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A School Counselor’s Perspective

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      [ The following are profiles of people who have unique perspectives on the issue of social media addiction. These individuals are fictional, but their accounts are based on a collage of factual information.]      My name is Chihiro Takeda, and I work as a school counselor at a public high school in Kanagawa Prefecture. Every day, I meet with students who are facing not only academic challenges but also emotional and mental health issues. In the past few years, I have noticed a clear increase in the number of students struggling with sleep problems and chronic fatigue. When I ask them about their daily routines, one common answer stands out: they stay up late using their smartphones, especially for social media. Most of them use apps like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. They tell me things like, “I just wanted to watch one video,” or “I meant to check just one message.” But in the end, they spend one or two hours, sometimes even more, scrolling. Some s...
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