The group was divided into three: one group did not change their social media use, one group completely abstained for six weeks, and another group used social media with intentionality. After the experiment, the group that used social media intentionally reported feeling “less lonely,” while the group that stopped using social media saw an improvement in their anxiety and depression but still felt lonely, which Mikami said might be the result of losing “social connections with friends and family, leading to feelings of isolation.” The group that was intentional in their social media use also followed these habits to maintain a healthier relationship with social media: