Negative Experiences on Social Media Tied to Higher Odds of Feeling Lonely
According to a new study, negative interactions on social media may increase feelings of loneliness and social isolation in young adults.... Read More...
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Link Between Happiness and Air Quality in China
A new study reports the moods expressed by people on social media tend to decline when air pollution gets worse.... Read More...
Excessive Social Media Use Comparable to Drug Addiction
A new study shows an association between excessive social media use and impaired risky decision making, a common deficient in substance addiction.... Read More...
Baby Boomers More Likely to Spread Fake News
Study reveals less than 9% of Americans shared links to fake news via social media during the 2016 presidential election. However, the behavior was disproportionately common in baby boomers, or those over the age of 65.... Read More...
Negative Social Media Behaviors Associated with Depression in Millennials
Researchers link social media factors to major depressive disorder in Millennials. The study found those with MDD were less likely to post photos of themselves with other people and reported having less social media followers.... Read More...
Tips For A New Year Tuneup For Your Brain
Researchers provide strategies for enhancing brain health and lowering stress in the new year.... Read More...
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...
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...