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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

Jealousy fueled by social media can erode young couples' satisfaction with their relationships over time

Social media are a breeding ground for jealousy. It could be a new follower liking your partner's profile pic, an ambiguous comment under a post, a story shared with an overly friendly stranger, or a ... Read More

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

Opinion: Social media is having notable effects on many people — for many reasons

People use largely popular apps like TikTok and Instagram to express themselves in creative ways through their posts. 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

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

The Great Friendship Flattening

All of my relationships live, at least in part, in my phone, where they are forced to share space with everything else that happens there. Lately, the feeling creeping up on me is that the pieces of ... 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 Impacts Kids’ Brains. 5 Things Parents Should Know, From A Doctor

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 ... Read More