Psychology & Psychiatry
Instagram making you sad? Blame the Kardashians
Shira Hecht keeps up with all her friends on Instagram, but she still hasn't met most of the 896 people she follows.
Sep 2, 2015
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Pediatrics
Relationship seen across studies between cyberbullying, depression
The median percentage of children and adolescents who reported being bullied online was 23 percent and there appears to be a consistent relationship between cyberbullying and reports of depression in a review of social media ...
Jun 22, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Your smartphone could be good for your mental health
When it comes to mental health, technologies such as smartphones and social media networks are almost always discussed in terms of the dangers they pose. Alongside concerns expressed in the media, some experts believe that ...
May 28, 2015
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Addiction
Study finds social media to be potentially addictive, associated with substance abuse
A recent University at Albany study has concluded that excessive use of online social networking can not only be addictive, but may also be associated with other impulse control disorders, including substance abuse.
Dec 10, 2014
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Overweight & Obesity
Social networking can help people lose weight
Social networking programmes designed to help people lose weight could play a role in the global fight against obesity, according to research.
Sep 8, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Obsessive 'sharenting' could be more than digital narcissism
It's summer and Facebook news feeds are awash with idyllic, sun-drenched snapshots of family life. This kind of "sharenting" is bigger than ever but we rarely stop to think about whether it is appropriate, why we do it and ...
Aug 25, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Increased time on Facebook could lead women to negative body images
The mediated version of what women should look like has always been under scrutiny, particularly looking at actresses and fashion models. But what about body image from social networks and friends? A recent study by researchers ...
Apr 10, 2014
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Health
Social networking sites may help smokers kick the habit
(HealthDay)—Smokers who turn to social networking sites focused on quitting smoking form strong supportive bonds with their like-minded peers, a new study reveals. And these cyber-connections boost the odds they'll kick ...
Oct 18, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Esteem issues determine how people put their best Facebook forward
How social media users create and monitor their online personas may hint at their feelings of self-esteem and self-determination, according to an international team of researchers.
Sep 6, 2013
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HIV & AIDS
Combo of social media, behavior psychology leads to HIV testing, better health behaviors
(Medical Xpress)—Can social media be used to create sustainable changes in health behavior? A UCLA study published Sept. 3 in the peer-reviewed journal Annals of Internal Medicine demonstrates that an approach that combines ...
Sep 5, 2013
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