Do you find yourself scrolling through social media long after you meant to stop? If you have ADHD, you’re not alone—and there’s a scientific reason behind it. People with ADHD are more... Read more »
Social media can influence drinking behaviors by promoting alcohol consumption as a socially accepted coping mechanism, increasing perceived norms around drinking, and shaping individuals’ attitudes through repeated exposure to alcohol-related content and... Read more »
Yes, social media can make ADHD symptoms worse. Although it doesn’t cause ADHD itself, social media can amplify existing difficulties, like maintaining focus or resisting impulses, by offering a constant stream of... Read more »
Content viewed on social media often showcases idealized body standards, leading to increased body dissatisfaction and self-comparison. This exposure negatively impacts body image, resulting in reduced self-esteem and increased psychological distress among... Read more »
In 1974, before we carried internet access in our pocket-sized cellphones, two Christian evangelists started their own television show. Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker, former traveling preachers, founded the Praise The Lord... Read more »
The facts are well-known at this point (Haidt, 2024): Beginning around 2010, large numbers of American teens bought smartphones and opened social media accounts. Since 2010, rates of anxiety, depression, and suicide... Read more »
Social media anxiety, fatigue, and lurking behaviors are growing phenomena where users experience stress, exhaustion, and passive consumption on platforms. Investigating motivations behind these behaviors is crucial for understanding user well-being, platform... Read more »
With social media no longer providing fact-checking and content moderation, everyone needs to learn how to spot false information on their own and avoid repeating it. While most major media (television networks... Read more »
Social-emotional learning (SEL) is the process of developing self-awareness, self-control, and interpersonal skills vital for school, work, and life success. In education, SEL helps students manage emotions, set goals, empathize with others,... Read more »
Adolescents’ Perceptions Of Using Social Media Likes, Comments, And Other Reactions