From the University of Colorado at Boulder press release: Imagine flipping through your Facebook News Feed first thing in the morning and spotting a notification that your ex is now “in a relationship.” Or maybe…
From the Brigham Young University press release: The amount of time teenagers spend on social networking sites has risen 62.5 percent since 2012 and continues to grow. Just last year, the average time teenagers spent…
From the Lancaster University press release: Social network users risk becoming more and more addicted to social media platforms even as they experience stress from their use. Social networking sites (SNS) such as Facebook and…
From the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine press release: Twitter users with depression and anxiety were found to be more likely to post pictures with lower aesthetic values and less vivid colors, particularly images…
From the Technical University of Denmark press release: The negative effects of social media and a hectic news cycle on our attention span has been an on-going discussion in recent years — but there’s been…
From the Carnegie Mellon University press release: If you’re in a relationship and like to share details about your life on social media, do yourself a favor and include your partner. It will probably help…
From the University of Liverpool press release: New University of Liverpool research, published in Pediatrics, highlights the negative influence that social media has on children’s food intake. Current research shows celebrity endorsement and television advertising of…
From the University of Pittsburgh press release: Positive interactions on social media are not making young adults feel more connected, whereas negative experiences increase the likelihood of them reporting loneliness, scientists with the University of…
From the Michigan State University press release: Bad decision-making is a trait oftentimes associated with drug addicts and pathological gamblers, but what about people who excessively use social media? New research from Michigan State University…
From the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs press release: College students who binge drink are frequently posting on social media while intoxicated and show signs of social media “addiction,” according to a new…