We created an additive scale to look at overall perceptions of the impact of the internet and social media on society. The index totals responses to six questions about the negative effect of the ...

But that’s easier said than done when it comes to social media. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, who chairs the United States Senate subcommittee on consumer protection, has previously warned of social ...

Elva Etienne via Getty Images Girls and boys appear to be susceptible to the negative effects of social media use at different ages, according to new research. A study published today in Nature ...

People across generations report more positive than negative impacts of social media, but when it comes to Gen Zers, 27% report a negative impact, which is more than any other generation.

Top Facebook officials were aware that Instagram, the popular photo-based social media platform that it owns, can have a negative impact on mental health, body image and more for teenagers ...