{
  "id": 19551568,
  "title": "Psychology says constant scrolling before work may be a form of avoidance",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/psychology-says-constant-scrolling-before-work-may-be-a-form-of",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-11T20:20:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/people/psychology-says-people-who-keep-scrolling-chatting-or-watching-videos-instead-of-starting-work-may-be-avoiding-the-discomfort-of-getting-started/articleshow/135712828.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Procrastination often stems from evading unpleasant emotions tied to challenging tasks. People are naturally drawn to immediate pleasures rather than the long-term rewards of accomplishing their responsibilities. Studies show that while distractions such as social media offer a quick escape, they often lead to feelings of guilt. Techniques like dividing tasks into manageable parts and scheduling…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}