Addiction
1 in 5 US parents worry their teen is addicted to the internet
American parents fear their teens' internet use could expose them to cyberbullying, harmful content and set them up for addiction, a new study shows.
Oct 30, 2023
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News tagged with social media use
Psychology & Psychiatry
Fear of missing out driving teen online anxiety, says study
Australian high school students who reported high social media use in conjunction with high levels of FoMO (fear of missing out) also reported increased symptoms of anxiety, while those with lower levels of FoMO had less ...
Oct 9, 2023
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Medical research
A call for ethical guidelines for social media data use in public health research
Three studies by CUNY SPH investigators highlight the need for stronger guidance on research ethics for using data from social media platforms in public health research, especially the use of personal identifiers.
Oct 6, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
The 'Zoom effect' and the possible link between video chatting and appearance dissatisfaction
The COVID-19 pandemic ushered in a new era of digital connection: In the absence of in-person gatherings, many people instead found themselves face-to-face with their co-workers and loved ones on a screen.
Oct 5, 2023
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Cardiology
E-cigarettes not a safer alternative to smoking, expert says
Electronic cigarette use, or vaping, has been seen as a potentially less harmful alternative to traditional cigarette smoking. A University of Texas at Arlington expert says otherwise.
Sep 18, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Social media: How upward comparisons and well-being are related in children and adolescents
A new study by the DIPF | Leibniz Institute for Research and Information in Education shows that the use of social media is linked to diminished well-being among children and adolescents. The DIPF researchers primarily investigated ...
Sep 14, 2023
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Health
Do most Americans know how to help loved ones battling addictions? New poll says yes
If a loved one were living with addiction, a majority of Americans say they would know how to get help.
Aug 31, 2023
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Pediatrics
Screen time is contributing to chronic sleep deprivation in tweens and teens, explains expert
With the start of a new school year comes the inevitable battle to get kids back into a healthy bedtime routine. In many cases, this likely means resetting boundaries on screen use, especially late in the evenings. But imposing ...
Aug 25, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How to safeguard teens' well-being on social media
As the new school year begins, parents may be wondering how to help teens protect their mental health as they engage with peers on social media.
Aug 23, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study suggests inflammation drives social media use
Inflammation is the body's response to injury and infection, but it is also a factor that can lead people to use social media, according to new research by a University at Buffalo communication researcher.
Aug 18, 2023
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