Tag: social media

The more time preteens spend on social media, the more likely they are to experience depression—so says a new study from researchers...

People think they scroll through social media freely. But tech giants constantly test them, tweaking ads and content without their awareness. A/B...

A new large-scale international study has found that most social media users want restrictions on harmful content. This includes physical threats and...

Like all life forms, we humans are also designed to survive. Our brain is deeply hardwired to keep self-preservation as the main...

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social media and democracy

A groundbreaking study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health reveals that major social media platforms collectively raked in nearly $11 billion in ad revenue from U.S. users under 18 in 2022. As concerns about youth mental health intensify, the study sheds light on the financial incentives that may hinder meaningful protective measures.

Frequent or daily social media use is linked to higher odds of alcohol consumption (48%), drug use (28%), and tobacco use (85%) compared to infrequent use. Additionally, risky sexual behaviours, anti-social conduct, and increased gambling odds were identified as potential consequences of regular social media engagement.

In India, 64 percent identify social media feeds as the primary source of disinformation and fake news. Paradoxically, despite this awareness, 56% of urban Indians still turn to social media feeds as their top choice for news and information, raising concerns ahead of the 2024 general elections, said the latest UNESCO-Ipsos survey on the influence of online disinformation.

Men are less inclined to share negative information compared to women, with no significant gender difference observed in the sharing of positive news, said a recent study.