Social media usage among teens is more prevalent than ever before. In recent years, researchers have begun investigating how much social media affects teen weight concerns and body image issues. A new study from the University of Minnesota College of Education and Human Development and Stanford University uses an innovative method to track teen’s social media usage and body image over time.

A deeper understanding of children’s safety and well-being could shape adult social media patterns for the better. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

NEW YORK — The impact of social media on young people's mental health and well-being is a growing topic of concern among parents, educators, health care professionals and regulators. And now, nearly half of U.S. teens say social media has a mostly ...

Young adults who engaged in a social media “detox” reported reductions in depression, anxiety and insomnia, though it was unclear how long the effects would last.

"Rage bait" has been named the word of the year by the Oxford University Press. It means social media content that is designed to create a strong and negative reaction.

Whether reconnecting with old friends, sharing life's milestones with loved ones or networking among work colleagues, social media has become indispensable for many adults and can be both a convenient and powerful way to maintain relationships and grow ...

Despite a growing recognition from young people of social media’s potential harms, use of the top platforms has remained steady. More than 90% of teens report using YouTube, by far the most

One in five U.S. teens say social media has negatively impacted their mental health and nearly half say it has a mostly negative impact on kids their age. A Pew Research Center report published Tuesday determined teens are growing more wary of social media.

What some dismiss as a minor inconvenience has become the leading identity crime, with devastating financial and emotional consequences.

One of the biggest problems with social media is how it’s destroying attention spans. We’ve become so used to scrolling through TikTok, Instagram reels, and Twitter threads that sitting down to read something long feels exhausting. Why read an article ...

Dr. Jeffery A. Hall, a Professor of Communication at the University of Kansas, spoke on the benefits and harms of established and emerging social media platforms on Thursday, March 21. Held in Arjona Hall with a virtual component, the talk focused on ...