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UW research resumes on social media effects after funds frozen

Funding for a long-term study on the effects of social media on 325 Wisconsin teenagers aged 13-15 resumed on Monday after funding for the study was frozen by the Trump administration in March of this ... Read More

Researchers say funding is critical to understanding the effects of social media

“The issues arising from social media use are affecting people’s lives and in the absence of funding, a lot of important decisions would have to be made without the benefit of empirical research,” ... Read More

Is Social Media Making Us More Narcissistic?

My hands hesitated over the keys as I considered yet another Facebook/Meta status. Should I post a life update? Or some insight? Who did I want to see my post? Did I wish to share with anyone? More ... Read More

Social Media Chat Can Strengthen Romantic Relationships

An often-asked question is whether online dating really is a good way to find a partner, given we are initially dating a stranger or someone with whom we have had limited contact. Can we have a ... Read More

The impact of social media and technology on mental health

In today's digital landscape, social media has become an indispensable tool for communication, transforming the way we interact, share, and access information. This means that the digital age has ... Read More

How social media shapes tolerance and echo chambers

Open Facebook and the patterns are unmistakable. It can feel like almost every post that we see mirrors our own preferences. Friends and family sharing photos and stories echoing viewpoints you've ... Read More