Finally, as social media continues to evolve, so too must our understanding of its effects. More detailed, high-quality research can help guide interventions and programs that protect the well ...

(THE CONVERSATION) – Media influences and conventional beauty standards have long plagued society. This issue took on new urgency in May 2023 when the U.S. surgeon general issued a major… ...

Upward comparisons—spotting the gap between who I am and who I aspire to be—often lead to dissatisfaction. People scroll for ...

Please use one of the following formats to cite this article in your essay, paper or report: APA. Mandal, Ananya. (2019, May 07). New research says the ill effects of social media on teenagers is ...

They reviewed research suggesting that there are several aspects of social media use that can harm well-being, along with others that can actually lead to better outcomes.

My colleague, social science correspondent Shankar Vedantam, is here to talk about the effects that social media has on our brains. Hi, Shankar. SHANKAR VEDANTAM, BYLINE: Hi, David.

How to help young people reduce the potentially harmful effects of social media. The toolkit also includes information and tips written exclusively for youth. Free, confidential, anonymous ...

Former Rep. Brad Miller, D-N.C., checks his Facebook page in his office in July 2011. (Bill Clark/Roll Call) Americans are more critical than people in any other country surveyed by Pew Research ...

Society has long fretted about technology’s impact on youth. But unlike radio and television, the hyperconnected nature of social media has led to new anxieties, including worries that these platforms ...

Student examines negative effects of social media on teens Aurelie Krakowsky [email protected] At 17, Lexi Duley, a senior at Mosley Performance Learning Center, has become a rebel.

Recent research shows that if people use social media actively, it can have a positive impact on social connections. Family members and friends do not always live in the same city, state, or country.

About 95% of children and adolescents in the U.S. between the ages of 10 and 17 are using social media almost constantly. Research has shown that social media can be beneficial for finding ...