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29.06.2024

Social networks can have a negative impact on the psyche of children and adolescents.

Diana Dashkevich teenagers mental health health facts Psychology 29 June 2024
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01.05.2024

Social media sometimes has a negative impact on a person. In this article, we will tell you how.

Diana Dashkevich smartphone mental health self-esteem psychologist tips Psychology 1 May 2024
media
29.01.2024

We often like and share posts online without actually thinking whether these things actually represent us correctly or not. New research reveals that people can form inaccurate impressions about us based on our social media posts, marking the first study to explore perceptions of personalities through online posts.

Kate Yakimchuk research relationship self-perception personality Psychology 29 January 2024
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23.01.2024

Conventional wisdom claims that checking online for the truth about misinformation would make people believe it less. However, a new experiment shows the opposite: searching to verify false news articles actually increases the chance of believing in various lies.

Kate Yakimchuk research misinformation fake news intelligence Psychology 23 January 2024
media
21.12.2023

The fast-paced changes in digital media pose a challenge for researchers studying digital addiction, as popular platforms today might become obsolete soon.  Researchers at Binghamton University have developed a tool to measure digital media addiction, ensuring its relevance despite technological shifts. 

Kate Yakimchuk research addiction screen time tips Psychology 21 December 2023
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17.07.2023

In a world heavily influenced by social media, body image concerns have become increasingly prevalent, particularly among teenagers.  However, a groundbreaking study reveals a powerful antidote: spending less time on social media can lead to substantial improvements in body image.

Kate Yakimchuk body image research anxiety Psychology 17 July 2023
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09.07.2023

Why do some social media posts go viral while others are ignored?  While it's easier to say that "some posts are simply better than others", there's actually more nuances that you should know about.

Kate Yakimchuk posts research influence information Psychology 9 July 2023
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01.06.2023

Have you ever come across people who have a great influence on social media and gain money from it? Today we will help you understand who the “influencers” are and what to do to  reach success in this area.

Diana Dashkevich work career advices Psychology 1 June 2023