Let’s start with the good news: social media has many positive effects on modern relationships. In a world where people are increasingly disconnected, social media has made it easier to stay connected ...

Social media can contribute to anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. Studies have shown that social media use is associated with increased levels of anxiety and depression, particularly ...

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Social media has become scapegoat for teenage angst but a new study suggests that the negative impact varies for girls and boys by age. While girls experience unhappiness linked to the use of social ...

Social media has become the primary form of interaction amongst Gen Z “tech-savvy” adolescents and young adults. You know, the ones we go to when we can’t ...

In recent years, the relationship between social media use and teen mental health has become a growing concern for parents, educators, and health professionals. As digital platforms continue to ...

The question of how to measure the impact of media coverage has been around for more than 100 years. In the 1920 and 1930s, scholars worried about the persuasive power of mass media and propaganda. As ...

Social media has some good intentions: connecting you with people all around the world, showing you content you are interested in, and providing endless entertainment. But there are also negative ...