Psychology Says People Who Always Browse on Social Media but Never Comment or Post Typically Display These 5 Traits
Psychology Says People Who Always Browse on Social Media but Never Comment or Post Typically Display These 5 Traits Alternative Title Suggestion: "Silent Scroll: 5 Surprising Traits of Social Media Lurkers, According to Psychology" Ever find yourself endlessly scrolling through X, Instagram, or Reddit, soaking up posts, memes, and updates without ever liking, commenting, or sharing? You’re not alone. These “lurkers” make up a significant chunk of social media users—studies estimate 90% of platform activity involves passive browsing rather than active engagement. [1] But what drives this silent scrolling? Why do some people consume content voraciously yet stay in the digital shadows? Drawing on insights from psychologists like Dr. Sherry Turkle and research from journals like Computers in Human Behavior , this article explores five psychological traits common among social media lurkers. Whether you’re a lurker yourself or curious about the quiet side of onli...