social media

  • A young woman wearing many rings holds her yellow phone in both hands in front of her.
    social media

    How do edited social media photos of yourself affect you?

    "Not all filters are bad. But we need to be aware of how they affect our self-image..."
  • A woman reads her phone while standing outside.
    social media

    Social media overuse tied to belief in fake news

    "By identifying people who are more likely to believe fake news, we can help reduce its spread."
  • A woman holds her phone in both hands while seated at a table.
    social media

    Can social media improve your mental health?

    When used carefully and mindfully, social media can likely boost mood and emotional well-being, researchers say.
  • An influencer films herself with a smartphone and a ring light.
    business

    5 things help influencers seem authentic

    A new study sheds light on the complex dynamics of authenticity in influencer marketing.
  • A toy robot stands near a door casting a shadow on the wall behind it.
    social media

    AI bots boost online engagement but hamper discussion

    Bots increase user engagement, but at the cost of deeper human-to-human interactions, according to a new study.
  • A redheaded woman holds her green cell phone in both hands.
    social media

    75% of Facebook news gets reposted without users reading it

    New research suggests why misinformation can spread so rapidly—most shared stories circulate without verification of their underlying facts.
  • A large orange version of Bitcoin's logo, which is a letter B with two lines through it.
    social media

    Social media users are more likely to buy crypto

    A new study finds that that about half of social media users surveyed have invested in cryptocurrencies.
  • A balloon shaped like the BitCoin logo is deflated on a purple background.
    money

    You should be wary of crypto influencer advice

    New research suggests you should be cautious in following crypto-influencers' investment advice. Most gains disappear within days.
  • A young man in a colorful plaid shirt, glasses, and a hat takes a selfie in front of a brightly colored wall.
    social media

    How to use color to get more engagement on social media

    Social media posts with images with more varied color patterns tend to capture greater user attention and lead to increased engagement.
  • Two women look at a phone with skeptical faces.
    misinformation

    Listen: How you can spot misinformation

    "... we are still as vulnerable as we ever were to the same sorts of approaches at being deceived, intentionally or unintentionally."
  • Two high school students walk down a school hallway.
    teens

    American teens feel pressure in 6 areas of life

    A new study flips the typical approach in research about youth and social media by first listening to teens about the pressures they face.
  • A row of toy robots on a white background.
    artificial intelligence

    Social media policies are no match for AI bots

    Social media platforms aren’t doing enough to stop harmful artificial intelligence bots, according to researchers.