Compel is an apt word to use in this situation. Definition is: "force or oblige (someone) to do something" or "bring about (something) by the use of force or pr

Compel is an apt word to use in this situation. Definition is: "force or oblige (someone) to do something" or "bring about (something) by the use of force or pressure" [Oxford Dictionary]. Social media can make people feel _obliged_ by social pressure to engage in the platform (via sharing or posting updates about their life to family members and/or friends). Addiction can also do the same thing, while others may be bored and scroll incessantly (they feel the need to stave off boredom). There is a myriad of reasons. I felt compelled to respond to your insistence that 'compel' was an incorrect word.