The research is also clear that this is not just a problem for teens. Adults who use the app and are prone to social comparison consistently face problems with social anxiety, self-esteem, and mood (Jiang, S. & Ngien, A., Social Media + Society, Vol. 6, No. 2, 2020; Midgley, C., et…
In this first of two parts, we go over some security steps everyone should be taking. Read this important article by clicking here: Ars Technica
Executives from TikTok, Snap and YouTube are due to testify Tuesday before the Senate Commerce Committee on the harms their platforms may have on young users. Read the article here: dailycaller.com
Beijing is determined to weed out children’s obsession with video games, even if it hurts some of its biggest tech giants. Click HERE for article. Source: Quartz
Decision rejecting appeal in Voller defamation case means companies will be likely to ban comments on more social media posts Click here for article: the Guardian
Its own in-depth research shows a significant teen mental-health issue that Facebook plays down in public. Part 2 in a series offering an unparalleled look inside the social-media giant’s failings—and its unwillingness or inability to address them. Click here for article: WSJ
Loneliness among students has soared worldwide. It doesn’t have to be like that. The New York Times Reasons to read: Globally, teenage loneliness started growing in 2012. The culprit? Likely smartphones. The effects of constant phone and social media access are not just detrimental to individuals, but to entire groups…
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This research roundup looks at the effects of screen time on children’s health. Source: The Journalist’s Resource
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The Dangerous Experiment on Teen Girls
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The preponderance of the evidence suggests that social media is causing real damage to adolescents.
Behind TikTok’s boom: A legion of traumatised, $10-a-day content moderators
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Moderators told the Bureau they faced inadequate psychological support to deal with the endless stream of disturbing content and had to work to gruelling performance targets
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The 12 Most Dangerous Apps for Kids: A Guide for Parents
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We’ve rounded up the 12 most dangerous apps for kids. From Snapchat to Discord, here’s what you need to know.
Parents and kids: Tips for safer social media and gaming - Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost
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Why ASMR triggers make you feel so damn good, according to science
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Making brain-tingling videos is fairly new, but the feeling itself is not.
What do we really know about kids and screens?
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Researchers are now paying close attention to the kinds of content kids are consuming via digital devices as well as the environment that surrounds screen time, including parenting and socioeconomic s...
How Gaming Affects Learning in College
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Discover how gaming affects learning in college students, positively and negatively. Also learn how to maintain healthy gaming habits.