From a survey of about 12,000 adolescents from Australia, Canada, Chile, Mexico, the US, and the UK, about 17% of respondents reported experiencing weight-related bullying online, especially users of Twitter and Twitch, according ...
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Society has a complicated relationship with adolescents. We want to protect them as children and yet launch them into adulthood. Adolescents face risks from testing out independence, navigating peer relationships, developing ...
Apr 4, 2024
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When Karla Adkins looked in the rear-view mirror of her car one morning nearly 10 years ago, she noticed the whites of her eyes had turned yellow.
Apr 2, 2024
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Parents voice strong concerns about social media sharing of images of children undergoing craniofacial surgery, reports a survey study in the April issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Apr 1, 2024
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For patients considering or undergoing plastic and reconstructive surgery (PRS) procedures, using social media to gather information and answer questions can enhance patient empowerment—potentially leading to increased ...
Mar 28, 2024
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When you deliver a university course that makes students happier, everybody wants to know what the secret is. What are your tips? What are your top ten recommendations? These are the most asked questions, as if there is some ...
Mar 26, 2024
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Researchers at the University of Toronto have confirmed what many have long suspected: Using X (formerly known as Twitter) takes a toll on our well-being—although the social media platform itself isn't entirely to blame.
Mar 14, 2024
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Nearly three-quarters of U.S. teens say they feel happy or peaceful when they don't have their phones with them, according to a new report from the Pew Research Center.
Mar 11, 2024
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Language use in social media can be a useful tool for social scientists, because it reflects living conditions in areas the posts originate from.
Feb 8, 2024
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Alcohol consumption among younger generations has been declining for years. And with many pubs and cocktail bars now catering to the sober and "sober curious", it's easier than ever to opt out.
Feb 6, 2024
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