A new study documents structural differences in the brains of preschool-age children related to screen-based media use. Continue reading “Screen-based media associated with structural differences in brains of young children”
Influence of social media on children’s food intake
New University of Liverpool research, published in Pediatrics, highlights the negative influence that social media has on children’s food intake. Continue reading “Influence of social media on children’s food intake”
Negative experiences on social media tied to higher odds of feeling lonely
Positive interactions on social media are not making young adults feel more connected, whereas negative experiences increase the likelihood of them reporting loneliness, scientists with the University of Pittsburgh Center for Research on Media Technology and Health (MTH) report today in the American Journal of Health Promotion. Continue reading “Negative experiences on social media tied to higher odds of feeling lonely”
Do personality traits of compulsive users of social media overlap with problem drinking?
A study published in the Australian Journal of Psychology found certain similarities and differences in personality traits when comparing compulsive use of social media with problematic or risky alcohol use. Continue reading “Do personality traits of compulsive users of social media overlap with problem drinking?”
Social media use at age 10 could reduce wellbeing of adolescent girls
Social media use may have different effects on wellbeing in adolescent boys and girls, according to research published in the open access journal BMC Public Health. Continue reading “Social media use at age 10 could reduce wellbeing of adolescent girls”