We’re all a little bit “lurky” on social media sometimes. We’re watching but we don’t contribute. When you love a post, you don’t let them know. If you have an opinion, you don’t share it. Research suggests, lurking is an “anxiety masking” strategy. But really it all comes down to the WHY...

LINKS

• Read 'Is lurking an anxiety-masking strategy on social media sites?' 
• Read 'The 5 Stages Of Watching Your Ex Move On Before You Via Social Media'
• Read 'The Psychology of Online Lurking'
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CREDITS 
Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 
Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy 
Executive Producer: Elise Cooper 
Editor: Adrian Walton 

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