Teens who prefer digital communication over face-to-face interactions show higher social anxiety levels, with this link associated with brain activity patterns related to emotion regulation.
Increased short video usage among elementary school students is associated with reduced attention and lower academic performance, according to new research.
Short video addiction is linked to increased brain activity and structural changes in reward and emotional regulation areas, driven by dispositional envy and genetic factors, according to new research.
Why does misinformation thrive on social media? A new study published in Science points to outrage as a key driver.
Most U.S. adolescents, including 63.8% under 13, use social media despite age restrictions, with TikTok being the most popular. Many show signs of addiction, and 6.3% have secret accounts hidden from parents.
A recent study found that early teens who spend more time on social media, texting, or video chatting are more likely to experiment with alcohol, nicotine, or cannabis.
A recent study reveals that using a slimming filter prompts individuals to make harmful comparisons between their real and filtered selves. This "social self-comparison" leads to negative outcomes such as increased body dissatisfaction and self-objectification.
Recent research found that heavy social media use has little impact on mental health, with no strong links to depression, anxiety, or stress. Social media’s effects might even be slightly positive in some cases.
Digitally mature teens report feeling more socially connected, which is associated with engaging with real-life friends online and prioritizing compassionate goals.
A study of 35 million Facebook posts found that 75% of shared links were shared without users clicking on them, with political content—especially extreme or ideologically aligned headlines—being shared without reading more often than neutral content.
Reducing leisure screen time for two weeks improved children’s mental health by decreasing emotional and peer-related difficulties while boosting positive social behaviors, highlighting the benefits of taking short breaks from screen media use.
Internet use among adults aged 50 and older is associated with fewer depressive symptoms, higher life satisfaction, and better self-reported health, with benefits varying by frequency, duration, and individual or cultural factors.
During the 2020 U.S. election, online hate networks became more interconnected and reached billions in mainstream communities, spreading hate speech further and strengthening their structure through shared content and interactions.
A recent study found 92% of TikTok’s #adhdtest videos were misleading, attracting nearly all user engagement, while accurate content struggled to gain attention, highlighting the platform’s role in spreading misinformation.
YouTube videos on autism primarily provide educational content with balanced perspectives, reducing stigmatization, though viewer comments often remain negative. This highlights YouTube’s dual role in improving understanding while revealing persistent public misconceptions.