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Constant entertainment: A new study on social media
A recent study suggests that it's not the vast amount of online information that makes it hard to focus, but rather the easy access to new and exciting things that digital technology provides. Tech companies like Google, Facebook, and Apple offer us lots of appealing content, and this constant novelty can make it challenging to pay attention for long periods.
Kate Yakimchuk research entertainment brain Psychology 27 October 2023
We all enjoy social media differently: A new study
A new experiment has introduced a tool that helps group users into three styles of social media use: passive, reactive, or interactive. It shows that these styles are related to psychological well-being, with interactive people feeling more socially connected.
Kate Yakimchuk research personality Psychology 23 October 2023
Psychosis and social media: A new study on correlations
Many young adults in Canada spend a lot of time on their smartphones, switching between apps like TikTok, Netflix, and Instagram. Their parents and lots of specialists are worried about whether these things can harm their development and mental health.
Kate Yakimchuk research psychosis danger Psychology 11 September 2023
Social media can actually make your depression worse: A new study on how social media affect our mental health
Social media can be pretty depressive on their own, but they can damage people who already have some problems even more. A recent study by UCL researchers reveals that therapy aimed at addressing problematic social media use can effectively enhance the mental wellbeing of individuals with depression.
Kate Yakimchuk research social depression stress Psychology 15 August 2023
Why we use social media: Things that make us post things
Social media is a vital part of many people's lives, but why are they so important to us? A study delved into the psychology of online information sharing, involving over 3,000 individuals.
Kate Yakimchuk research personality Psychology 14 August 2023
It's disconnection, not devices: A new study on why teenagers spend so much time online
While lots of parents are concerned by how much time their children waste on gadgets, it might be the symptom, not the illness. Researcher Keith Hampton challenges the concern over teens' screen time, emphasizing that the real worry should be about adolescents who lack access to the internet, leading to disconnection from peers and potential mental health issues.
Kate Yakimchuk research gadgets teenagers disconnection Psychology 14 August 2023
Social media increases risk of anxiety and depression: A new study on mental health
Have you ever had a bad mood after using lots of social media? Last month, both the American Psychological Association and the U.S. Surgeon General issued health advisories addressing the concerning link between increased social media use and declining mental health among teens.
Kate Yakimchuk research social depression teenagers Psychology 5 August 2023