As the world is moving forward to restrict children from social media in the wake of harmful impact, Poland has also planned to ban the use of mobile phones by under-16s in schools from ...

Heavy social media usage ⁠appears ⁠to contribute to a drop in ⁠wellbeing among young people, especially girls, in some ...

Evidence from behavioural neuroscience may help explain why some social media content is damaging for youngsters.

Gov. Mikie Sherrill and Assemblywoman Andrea Katz (D-Burlington) announced a package of bills today aimed at protecting kids from harmful content online while holding big technology companies ...

Meta et al., one of 22 bellwether trials that will represent more than 1,000 similar cases in the state of California alone, ...

The use of digital media, particularly social media, in 2- to 19-year-olds is linked to poor outcomes, including increased depression and lower academic achievement, according to a meta-analysis.

Dave Sunday says what students shared with him will likely have an impact on what he and other leaders in the state do about the issue.

Problematic use of social media—characterized by loss of control and compulsive engagement—may significantly increase depressive symptoms in adolescents under the age of 16, according to a new study ...

By Byron Kaye SYDNEY, March 13 (Reuters) - One-fifth of Australian teenagers under 16 were still using social media two months after the country banned platforms from allowing minors, industry data ...

By Anne Kauranen HELSINKI, March 19 (Reuters) - Heavy social media usage appears to contribute to a drop in wellbeing among young people, especially girls, in some English-speaking countries, the ...

Two years ago, the social psychologist Jonathan Haidt’s book about the dangers of social-media became a best-seller—and the subject of some critical eye-rolling. Now, for many, it’s become essential.

Age limits inspired by Australia law won’t hamper role adults play in raising children.