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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

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

Parents and Teens Agree Social Media Can Be Harmful — But How Much?

Gen Z may be the first generation to have childhoods rife with screens and defined by having a second life online, but some of their cohort might also be first to say that connectivity has its ... 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

States turn to warning labels to address mental health issues tied to social media use

California has become the latest state to require social media companies to add warning labels about its risks to mental health amid a national debate on how to confront its effects on youth and ... Read More

Jolt’s Latest Doc ‘Can’t Look Away’ Examines the Dark Side of Social Media and Its Impact On Adolescents

In the documentary “Can’t Look Away,” directors Matthew O’Neill and Perri Peltz expose the dark side of social media and the tragic impact Big Tech company algorithms can have on children and teens. Read More

Can AI spot harmful health side effects on social media?

“Help me please … I can’t calm down without laying on the ground and freaking out for a good 20 minutes … Should I get medical help?” This plea came from a post on the social media site Reddit. The ... Read More

The hidden impact of social media in the workplace

If you like checking social media at work, all that scrolling could have a surprising impact long after you put down the phone. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates. A ... Read More

Why Social Media Makes You Feel Worse

Even though social media posts and ads can seem glamorous and exciting, people often end up feeling worse after looking at friends’ posts and influencers’ photos and videos. Why is that? People tend ... Read More

How to Protect Your Company From the Worst Effects of Social Media

The report, from the Rutgers School of Management and Labor Relations, tried to work out which type of social media content caused the most upset in the office environment and how social content ... Read More