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‘Fake news,’ diminishing media trust and the role of social media
The term “fake news” has been popularized by President Donald Trump in recent years, and while its meaning has been […]
Tag Archives: social media
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Depressed by Facebook and the like
Great holiday, fantastic party, adorable children, incredible food: everyone shows their life in the best light on social networks. Those […]
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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 […]
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On Facebook and Twitter your privacy is at risk — even if you don’t have an account
Identity and actions can be predicted from friends — undermining idea of ‘individual choice’ on social media A new study […]
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Are your Facebook friends making you feel sick?
Research published in Heliyon finds that Facebook users who engage in social comparison are more aware of their physical ailments […]
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Excessive social media use is comparable to drug addiction
Bad decision-making is a trait oftentimes associated with drug addicts and pathological gamblers, but what about people who excessively use […]
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Social media is affecting the way we view our bodies – and not in a good way
Young women who actively engage with social media images of friends who they think are more attractive than themselves report […]
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Using social media to weaken the wrath of terror attacks
Governments and police forces around the world need to beware of the harm caused by mass and social media following […]
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Social media use increases depression and loneliness
In the first experimental study of Facebook, Snapchat, and Instagram use, University of Pennsylvania psychologist Melissa G. Hunt showed a […]
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How rants on social media can come back to haunt you
We all know that those angry rants on social media can come back to hurt you–and sooner than you think. […]