Social media has revolutionized communication, enabling global connections and strengthening relationships across distances.

Social media is here to stay. In the U.S., 95% of teens use at least one social media platform. And according to a 2023 Pew Research Center survey, over half of teens admit that it’d be very difficult ...

Pew Research Center conducted this study to understand teens’ experiences and attitudes around teen mental health and social media. Part of this study also examines parents’ perspectives. The Center ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is Toxic for Women and Girls — And How We Can ...

The digital media that people consume can influence not only their thoughts, but it can also have a major impact on behavior, mental and physical health. That’s according to Dr. Shirley Wang. Wang is ...

Stepping away from social media can initially trigger withdrawal-like symptoms.

Bans on teenagers' social media use are gathering pace worldwide. Their proponents claim that social media bans will improve ...

A generation growing up with algorithmic feeds is not suffering “brain damage,” but their attention, emotions and habits are being shaped in powerful ways. For many families, the first smartphone or ...

Many of us are guilty of doomscrolling, endlessly scrolling through short-form videos or social media posts. Often, we spend more time than we intend on social media. This is because these platforms ...

In an era defined by rapidly unfolding crises, wars rage in real time, democratic rights are challenged, and deepening social divides surface daily. Whether distant or close to home, today’s news ...

A group of young people using smartphone forming a circle outdoors. Social media is here to stay. In the U.S., 95% of teens use at least one social media platform. And according to a 2023 Pew Research ...