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

Social media use soars as kids drop sports, reading and the arts

In striking new statistics, experts warn of social media's growing grip on young people, with use among children and teens soaring by more than 200% since before COVID and showing no sign of decline. 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

Twin study challenges oversimplified claims about social media and well-being

A new study published in Behavior Genetics offers a fresh and nuanced perspective on the ongoing debate over social media's impact on well-being. Using genetically informative data from over 6,000 ... Read More

The Effect Of Social Media On Tweens: Benefits, Risks, And Parental Guidance

By: Dr Supriya Mallik In the era of smartphones and affordable internet access, logging-on to social media has emerged as one of the integral routines in the lives of pre-adolescent kids, who are also ... 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