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.

Closing arguments began Thursday in a landmark trial that put online behavior under a microscope. In many ways, it has ...

As artificial intelligence and immersive digital worlds accelerate at unprecedented speed, one pressing question emerges: What will happen to human relationships, identity and society when more of ...

Social media influencers (SMIs) can perpetuate the flow of misinformation online because of the unique relationship they have with their followers, research led by Cardiff Business School finds. For ...

During AY2025-2026 the CUNY Office of Research funded 16 Research in the Classroom (RIC) grants for faculty to incorporate authentic research activities into their undergraduate courses. This ...

Appstinence founder Gabriela Nguyen deleted her social media accounts and downgraded to a dumbphone after finding the tech ...

Teenagers who use social media more frequently may show slightly higher empathy, according to a new meta-analysis by researchers at Georgia State University. The study, a systematic review published ...

Every time you scroll, like, or share on a social media platform, an algorithm is watching, learning, and deciding what you ...

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.

In today's digital age, social media platforms are reshaping how singles perceive attraction, commitment, and relationships.

Many people who feel lonely don't actually lack the opportunities for connection. They lack freedom from a mental habit that ...

The problem is not that under-16s are uniquely vulnerable to encounters with screens. It is that all users are navigating systems engineered to optimise distraction at scale. Attention is not ...