A George Washington University research team has created a novel formula that demonstrates how, why, and when hate speech spreads throughout social media. The researchers put forth a first-principles dynamical theory that ...
Mathematics
Jun 6, 2023
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The "Cost of Beauty," a short video recently released by global beauty brand Dove, highlights the damaging effects of social media on young women's body image and self esteem. It forms part of a wider campaign that raises ...
Social Sciences
May 15, 2023
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How has online sleuthing successfully replaced wanted posters?
Social Sciences
May 3, 2023
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When it comes to social media use among young people, very often the concern is about potential harm.
Social Sciences
Apr 20, 2023
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In the run-up to the 2020 election, people appear to have become savvier in spotting misinformation online: Clicks onto unreliable websites have declined, according to a new Stanford study published April 13 in the journal ...
Social Sciences
Apr 13, 2023
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With more than half of the world's population active on social media networks, user-generated data has proved to be fertile ground for social scientists who study attitudes about the environment and sustainability.
Environment
Mar 17, 2023
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"Going together" sounds like a romantic term from yesteryear. Today's young people have a newer label: the "talking stage." It happens between being introduced to someone and officially dating, and it can involve talking ...
Social Sciences
Mar 16, 2023
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Online communities play an important role in creating a sense of connection between strangers. But what happens when the people moderating our favorite online communities quit?
Social Sciences
Mar 8, 2023
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By 2029, there will be 3.6 million computing jobs in the U.S., but there will only be enough college graduates with computing degrees to fill 24% of these jobs. For decades, the U.S. has poured resources into improving gender ...
Social Sciences
Mar 3, 2023
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Where do people go for good Chinese food? One obvious answer is Chinatown. Many large cities have established Chinatowns and other neighborhoods that serve as a cultural base for different communities. But increasingly, more ...
Social Sciences
Feb 13, 2023
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