Social media's double-edged sword: Study links both active and passive use to rising loneliness
In an age where social media promises to connect us, a Baylor University study reveals a sobering paradox—the more time we ...
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How Social Media Affects Relationships (And What to Do About It)
Social media has transformed the way people communicate, connect, and share their lives. While it offers many benefits, such ...
The Biggest Social Media Trends Shaping 2025
Social media is evolving faster than ever, and staying ahead means understanding the trends shaping user behavior, platform ...
Study finds school bans alone not enough to tackle negative impacts of phone and social media use
Students attending schools that ban the use of phones throughout the school day aren't necessarily experiencing better mental ...
The Death Of Hashtags? Why Social Media Is Moving On
One recent example is Meta dropping its fact-checking program in favor of a “community notes” system. Just like social media ...
I grew up with social media but dodged its worst effects. I might be the exception
New research indicates young people’s plummeting mental health isn’t just correlated with social media use – it’s caused by it.
The Movement To Restrict Minors' Social Media Use
Social media bans for minors have been making the rounds internationally. Now, Congress is looking to follow that lead. In ...
Shady tax scams circulating on social media could bring big penalties, delayed refunds
Bad tax information on social media, aggressive marketing tactics, and "ghost" tax preparers can create huge headaches with ...
How your social media consumption can influence your eating habits, according to experts
Eating disorders and social media use are two big concerns when it comes to teens. Here is what the research and experts say ...
Why Westpac’s chief economist is quitting social media for 90 days
Three months from now, Westpac chief economist Luci Ellis will be better rested, fitter and more present. Well, that’s the ...
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Mom Says Australia’s Decision To Ban Social Media For Kids Under 16 Is ‘Garbage’
In late November 2024, Australia implemented a ban on social media for kids under 16, one of the first laws of its kind. The ...
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Social media's double-edged sword: New study links both active and passive use to rising loneliness
In an age where social media promises to connect us, a new study reveals a sobering paradox - the more time we spend interacting online, the lonelier we may feel.  Researchers at Baylor University’s ...