Summary: Researchers explored how different social media platforms relate to depressive symptoms in teens. The study, involving 237 participants aged 14 to 16, found that personality traits, particularly extraversion, significantly…
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The ‘Zoom effect’ and the possible link between videochatting and appearance dissatisfaction
The COVID-19 pandemic ushered in a new era of digital connection: In the absence of in-person gatherings, many people instead found themselves face-to-face with their co-workers and loved ones on…
Social Media’s Influence: Why More Young Women Eye Cosmetic Surgery
Summary: New research unveils the powerful influence of social media on young women’s views towards cosmetic surgery. The study, surveying 238 young women, found regular social media users more likely…
Debunking the Social Media & Teen Anxiety Myth
Summary: Contrary to popular belief, a six-year study reveals that increased use of social media platforms like Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok does not lead to higher rates of anxiety and…
Screen time is contributing to chronic sleep deprivation in tweens and teens – a pediatric sleep expert explains how critical sleep is to kids’ mental health
With the start of a new school year comes the inevitable battle to get kids back into a healthy bedtime routine. In many cases, this likely means resetting boundaries on…
Social Media Algorithms Distort Social Instincts and Fuel Misinformation
Summary: Social media algorithms, designed to boost user engagement for advertising revenue, amplify the biases inherent in human social learning processes, leading to misinformation and polarization. As humans naturally learn…
Mounting research documents the harmful effects of social media use on mental health, including body image and development of eating disorders
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 public advisory over…
