Social media has reshaped the way billions of people connect, communicate, and see themselves. 6 billion users worldwide as of 2024.That number is staggering - and so are the questions it raises.

When Mark Zuckerberg took the stand before a Los Angeles jury two weeks ago and testified about social media and children's ...

Thousands of schoolchildren are set to take part in a study to examine whether or not limiting social media use can improve the mental health of teenagers. The IRL (In Real Life) trial will track ...

Instagram is the worst social media network for mental health and wellbeing, according to a recent survey of almost 1,500 teens and young adults. While the photo-based platform got points for ...

There is little evidence that the amount of time young people spend on social media is linked to later mental health issues, according to a new study. Research following more than 3000 young people ...

A generation growing up with algorithmic feeds is not suffering “brain damage,” but their attention, emotions and habits are being shaped in powerful ways. For many families, the first smartphone or ...

This article was co-authored with Emma Myer, a student at Washington and Lee University who studies Cognitive/Behavioral Science and Strategic Communication. In today’s digital age, social media has ...

The UK government is consulting parents, children, technology companies and civil society groups over proposals to protect ...