Pew Research Center conducted this study to understand teens’ experiences and attitudes around teen mental health and social media. Part of this study also examines parents’ perspectives. The Center ...

Social media presents worrisome opportunities for some of us to create toxic, monstrous versions of ourselves.

Social media is here to stay. In the U.S., 95% of teens use at least one social media platform. And according to a 2023 Pew Research Center survey, over half of teens admit that it’d be very difficult ...

U.S. teens spend an average of 4.8 hours every day on various social media platforms. That amount of screen time has been linked to a variety of issues, including increased levels of anxiety and ...

Social media has plenty of benefits, from allowing us to stay in touch with more people to increasing information access and ...

Social media can positively and negatively impact mental well-being by connecting individuals while also fostering unrealistic comparisons. Excessive social media use can contribute to anxiety, ...

Most teenagers have 24/7 access to a popular drug. They are high off it for hours a day and carry it in their pockets everywhere they go. The drug? Social media. From making calls to getting ...

Analyzes how social media influences mood, stress, sleep, and self-esteem in India, with practical tips to reduce harm and ...

A group of young people using smartphone forming a circle outdoors. Social media is here to stay. In the U.S., 95% of teens use at least one social media platform. And according to a 2023 Pew Research ...

While social media can help us stay connected to family and friends, provide support with personal challenges, and offer ...

Indian youth are increasingly shaping their identities and learning through social media, a shift amplified by the pandemic.