Tag: social media
Young Adults Follow the News Less Closely, Rely More on Social...
Young adults in the U.S. follow the news less closely but rely heavily on social media and incidental news exposure. Explore how their habits contrast older generations
Majority Believe Children Under 14 Should Not Access Social Media
An average of 71 per cent of people believe children under 14 should not access social media, with 74 per cent of...
Social Media Use in Preteens Linked to Rise in Depression
The more time preteens spend on social media, the more likely they are to experience depression—so says a new study from researchers...
Social Media Users Unknowingly Shape Online Ads
People think they scroll through social media freely. But tech giants constantly test them, tweaking ads and content without their awareness. A/B...
Majority Want Social Media Content Moderation
A new large-scale international study has found that most social media users want restrictions on harmful content. This includes physical threats and...
Suicide Is Actually An Enigma
Like all life forms, we humans are also designed to survive. Our brain is deeply hardwired to keep self-preservation as the main...
Two Thirds of Digital Content Creators Share Unverified Information
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Social Media; Billions at the Cost of Youth Mental Health
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.
Exploring Impact of Social Media on Adolescent Health Behaviours
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.
