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 US ...

Pew Research Center conducted this study to better understand teens’ use of digital devices, social media and other online platforms. The Center conducted an online survey of 1,453 U.S. teens from ...

If you have ever sworn off social media for a week or two because you sensed it was feeding your anxiety or dampening your mood, you may be on to something. A new study out last week in JAMA Network ...

To better understand Americans’ social media use, Pew Research Center surveyed 5,733 U.S. adults from May 19 to Sept. 5, 2023. Ipsos conducted this National Public Opinion Reference Survey (NPORS) for ...

A top psychology group is urging technology companies and legislators to take greater steps to protect adolescents’ mental health, arguing that social media platforms are built for adults and are “not ...

WASHINGTON — A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine offers nearly a dozen recommendations for social media companies, Congress, the U.S. Department of ...

The term social media is generally used to describe internet-based websites and applications where users can participate in conversations, connect with other people, share their thoughts, and ...

Social media is a prevalent source for health information, especially among young adults and minority groups, despite low trust in the content. Health topics like weight loss, diet, and mental health ...

Today’s social media is different from a decade ago. Higher usage, increased prominence, and other signs of a platform’s success also mean brands take on higher risks when utilizing these channels; a ...

The social media trends shaping 2025 are like something we’ve never seen before—the landscape is undergoing a massive transformation. There is a seismic shift where social media networks are moving ...