The Complicated Relationship Between Social Media and Depression
A new study reveals a correlation between the passive use of social media and depression symptoms such as loneliness and fatigue. ... Read More...
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I’ll Believe It When I Meme It
Researchers say memes may seem harmless, but they have the potential to spread damaging messages. A new study found memes that spread prejudiced messages are more likely to be believed if they are paired with endorsements from like-minded people.... Read More...
Using Twitter to Monitor Social Jet Lag
Researchers have managed to find a way to measure social 'jet lag', a mismatch between circadian rhythm and the realities of daily schedules, by analyzing patterns of activity on Twitter.... Read More...
Social Media’s Negative Impact on How We View Our Bodies
According to researchers, social media use in young women can have a negative impact on the way they view their own bodies and appearance. The study reports women who engage with photos of friends they consider to be more attractive than themselves feel worse about their own appearance directly after viewing.... Read More...
Social Media Buffers Against Depression in Older Adults in Pain
According to researchers, social media use can help to reduce depression in older people who are in pain.... Read More...
Russian Trolls and Bots Influence Vaccine Discussion on Twitter
Researchers report Russian trolls and bots are significantly involved in promoting discord and spreading false information about vaccines on Twitter. The study reports these accounts shared anti-vaccination messages 75% more than average Twitter users.... Read More...
Hate Speech From Women is Judged Harsher than From Men
A new study reports women who make hateful remarks on social media are more likely to be judged more severely than men who make the same comments. ... Read More...
Social Media May Fade Memories
Researchers say using social media services like Instagram and Snapchat to document your life may come at the cost of you being able to fully remember the events you documented. ... Read More...
Study of 800 Millions Tweets Finds Distinct Daily Cycles in Our Thinking Patterns
Using AI to examine over 800 million tweets, researchers reveal how our mode of thinking alters during the course of the day. The study reports early morning tweets tend to be correlated with more logical thinking patterns, while middle of the night tweets tend to exhibit more existential concerns.... Read More...
Social Media Use at Age 10 May Reduce Adolescent Girls’ Wellbeing
A new study links increased time spent on social media by 10 year old girls to a decline in wellbeing at the age of 15.... Read More...
Do the Holidays Put Us in the Mood For Love?
A new study reveals the holidays tend to bring out the 'loving mood' in people. ... Read More...
With Teen Mental Health Deteriorating Over Five Years, There’s a Likely Culprit
Researchers look at the impact smartphone use and technology is having on teen mental health.... Read More...