Tag: social media

Study suggests a combination of personality traits may make one more susceptible to social network addiction

From the Binghamton University press release: As social networking companies feel the heat to create a more socially responsible and positive experience for their millions of users, new research out… Read more »

Researchers develop computer model that may help decode Facebook emoticons

From the Penn State press release: While the trusty “like” button is still the most popular way to signal approval for Facebook posts, a computer model may help users and… Read more »

Study finds more screen time correlated with less happiness in young people

From the San Diego State University press release: Happiness is not a warm phone, according to a new study exploring the link between adolescent life satisfaction and screen time. Teens… Read more »

Study suggests night owls have larger social networks than early birds

From the Aalto University press release: Using anonymous mobile phone data, Aalto University doctoral researcher Talayeh Aledavood has tapped into patterns in people’s behaviour. She has found out that our… Read more »

Study suggests microblogging may help reduce negative emotions for people with social anxiety

From the Society for Consumer Psychology press release: Have you ever wanted to tell someone about a tough day at work or scary medical news, but felt nervous about calling… Read more »

Study suggests major life events shared on social media revive dormant connections

From the University of Notre Dame press release: Online social networking has revolutionized the way people communicate and interact with one another, despite idiosyncrasies we all love to hate —… Read more »