Teens share a wide range of information about themselves on social media sites; 1 indeed the sites themselves are designed to encourage the sharing of information and the expansion of networks. However, few teens embrace a fully public approach to social media. Instead, they take an array of steps

Oct 07, 2017 · The harmful effects of social media are well-documented. Lesser-known research shows social media use may provide mental health benefits.

The Family Prosperity Index looks at the economic and social side of American life and measures how the two weave together. The 2018 version finds Utah still in the best shape across measures, but says even that state is losing some ground.

Introduction. Today’s generation of ren and cents are growing up immersed in media, including broadcast and social media. Broadcast media include television and …

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Sep 04, 2015 · Supporters of e-cigarettes, who describe them as a healthier alternative to regular cigarettes, found fault with the new survey. The study may not accurately reflect what teens across the country are doing because it surveyed students in only one state, said Phil Daman, president of the Smoke-Free Alternatives Trade Association and …

San Francisco, Calif. — A new report issued today by Common Sense Media finds that 50 percent of teens “feel addicted” to mobile devices, and 59 percent of their parents agree that their s are addicted.

iPhones and other mobile devices have become our new best friends, in no doubt largely due to the fact that social media is the the fastest, easiest and most convenient way to …

Social media are computer-mediated technologies that facilitate the creation and sharing of information, ideas, career interests and other forms of expression via virtual communities and networks.

We’ve long understood that movies, magazines and television damage teens’ body image by enforcing a “thin ideal.” Less known is the impact of social media on body confidence.