I am well aware of the potential benefits and harms of social media. But I am also a parent of two teenagers. I talk about this research all day, and then I spend each evening engaged in that same tug of war.
Social media bans for minors have been making the rounds internationally. Now, Congress is looking to follow that lead. In November, Australia imposed a sweeping ban on social media for users under 16 years old.
Eating disorders and social media use are two big concerns when it comes to teens. Here is what the research and experts say about the connection between the two.
For nonprofit organizations, where marketing and advertising can be cost-prohibitive, social media is a critical (and free) asset that should be leveraged.
As major platforms face mounting scrutiny over content moderation and user privacy, a developer's vision for ethical social media draws support
Every scroll triggers an emotion. Behind those mental health posts that make you pause lies a science of connection—one that's transforming how we support each other online.
Loneliness and social anxiety can make you more likely to use social media problematically. Social media use can also lead to increased feelings of loneliness and social anxiety. Prioritize active use on social media, set boundaries, and focus on in-person connections to avoid loneliness.
Omar Ambuila's daughter posted photos of herself carrying designer handbags, taking luxury vacations to Paris and driving a $330,000 Lamborghini.
The Trump White House rolled out a new social media account intended to hold "fake news accountable," Fox News Digital learned.
A flight attendant took to Reddit to ask flyers about their "flight attendant pet peeves" — sparking other social media users to share their biggest grievances when traveling.
A group of Massachusetts state lawmakers and Attorney General Andrea Campbell have filed bills that would place restrictions on students’ access to smartphones when they’re in school.
Social media's danger to youth mental health has captured the attention of Texas lawmakers, at times eclipsing focus on bigger threats - provider shortages and funding cuts to programs.