Social Media News Social Media Has Complex Effects On Adolescent Well Being, And Policymakers Must Take Note

Social media connected to cyberbullying, but not how we thought

Adolescents who are most active on social media are also more often victims of cyberbullying. But the reality is not as simple as that. 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

Do smartphones and social media really harm teens’ mental health?

Researchers are debating the strength of evidence connecting technology to surging rates of adolescent mental illness. But they have some clear advice for parents. The book reinforced an acute concern ... Read More

Higher social media engagement linked to reduced performance on cognitive assessments

A new analysis of data from a long-term national health study suggests that early adolescents who increase their social media usage over time may score lower on certain tests of brain function. The ... Read More

The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health: Balancing Connection and Well-Being

Social media has transformed the way we connect, communicate, and consume information. Platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok are deeply integrated into daily life especially for ... Read More

Is Social Media Making Teens Depressed?

Over the past two decades, social media has become an integral part of the adolescent experience. But this rising use is not without its consequences. From 2011 to 2021, there was a 50 percent ... Read More

Youngsters’ social media habit has developmental impact, researcher says

“Adolescents are glued to their phones around the clock,” reports Eva Telzer of the University of North Carolina. In our new series “The Infinite Scroll,” Telzer says that later in life, many wish ... Read More

Kids who use social media score lower on reading and memory tests, a study shows

Preteens using increasing amounts of social media perform poorer in reading, vocabulary and memory tests in early adolescence compared with those who use no or little social media. That's according to ... Read More

Social Media and Mental Health: How to Stay in Control

If you’re Gen Z, social media has been part of your life forever. It’s how you connect, express yourself, and stay in the loop. But endless scrolling isn’t always great for mental health, self-esteem, ... Read More