Groundbreaking study reveals the impact of social media likes on mental health
Growing up in today’s world means navigating a reality deeply intertwined with social media. For many young people aged 15 to 24, this technology defines their daily experiences. Adolescents and emerging adults within this age group face unique developmental changes,
School bans alone not enough to tackle negative impacts of phone and social media use, researchers find
Students attending schools that ban the use of phones throughout the school day aren't necessarily experiencing better mental health and wellbeing, as the first worldwide study of its kind has found that just banning smartphones is not enough to tackle their negative impacts.
School bans alone not enough to tackle negative impacts of phone and social media use
First study of its kind finds that restrictive school policies don’t lead to lower phone and social media use overall, nor better outcomes among students
UK study says school phone bans don't affect students' total screen time
In recent years, the push to ban smartphones in schools has picked up, with advocates citing everything from improving focus to creating a safe environment. Now, a new study out of the UK investigates the effectiveness of these policies on social media use and overall well-being with interesting results.
School phone bans don't boost grades or wellbeing, study suggests
Banning phones in schools is not linked to pupils getting higher grades or having better mental wellbeing, the first study of its kind suggests. Students' sleep, classroom behaviour, exercise or how long they spend on their phones overall also seems to be no different for schools with phone bans and schools without,
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How Does Social Media Contribute to Teen Mental Illness?
Low-quality information on social media may be contributing to a rise in teen mental illness. A new construct may help ...
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Social media isn’t the only cause of mental health woes among Texas youth, advocates say
Although research on the effects of it is still new, social media has been shown to put young people at a greater risk ...
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The impact of social media platforms on youth
Social media platforms have transformed the way individuals interact, communicate, and consume information. For the youth, ...
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Beyond Doom-Scrolling: Inspire Mental Health on Social Media
Every scroll triggers an emotion. Behind those mental health posts that make you pause lies a science of connection—one ...
I grew up with social media but dodged its worst effects. I might be the exception
New research indicates young people’s plummeting mental health isn’t just correlated with social media use – it’s caused by ...
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Social Media Experts Are Skeptical About the Power of New State Laws
Social media feeds are designed to keep kids scrolling longer and longer to drive up ad revenue, noted state Democratic Sen.
San Diego County sues Big Tech over role in youth mental health
In a big announcement Thursday, officials with the County of San Diego said the region is suing Big Tech companies in an ...