Another complication is how social-media use is evaluated: many studies look only at total amount of time spent on the ...

Beginning with a phased global rollout to new and existing users in early March, users may be required to engage in an age-verification process to change certain settings or access sensitive content.

More than half of college students are lonely—and those who use social media the most are particularly likely to feel isolated, a study of tens of thousands of 18 to 24-year-olds in the US shows. Just ...

A new case in L.A. Superior Court claims platforms like Facebook, TikTok and Instagram were built specifically to be harmful ...

There is little evidence that the amount of time young people spend on social media is linked to later mental health issues, according to a new study. Research following more than 3,000 young people ...

Whether reconnecting with old friends, sharing life's milestones with loved ones or networking among work colleagues, social media has become indispensable for many adults and can be both a convenient ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. – A University at Buffalo social scientist has extended a line of research that has already suggested an association between social media use and inflammation with a rigorous new study ...

By Priyanjana Pramanik, MSc. New research suggests perceived emotional support on social platforms may relate to lower ...

If you've ever felt a pang of loneliness while scrolling through your Instagram feed or noticed a sense of envy creeping in while browsing friends’ vacation photos, you’re not alone. Two recent ...