Image Credits: PixabayMore than half of U.S. states have passed legislation aimed at regulating adolescent social media use. However, a study published in The Milbank Quarterly highlights that these policies—such as restrictions on cell phone use in schools and laws against cyberbullying—face notable shortcomings. The research also outlines key areas for further study to...
Image Credits:The Good Brigade(opens in a new window)/ Getty ImagesIt’s well-established that social media can negatively affect teens—Meta’s own research revealed that Instagram worsens body image for one in three teen girls, and Snapchat has faced multiple lawsuits for failing to address cyberbullying. Even a former U.S. Surgeon General has warned about the risks...
Credit: PixabayWe're aware that communication extends beyond mere words. Facial expressions, intonations, hand gestures, and other nuances enrich our expressions. Yet, in the realm of social media, these subtleties are absent.To date, there has been limited exploration into social media communication compared to traditional offline channels. In a recent study, Boleslaw Szymanski, Ph.D., and...
