As digital activists, teens of color turn to social media to fight for a more just world
When it comes to social media use among young people, very often the concern is about potential harm.
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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Social media influencers can significantly nudge the purchasing decisions made by their followers through the emotional connection they create and the quality of information they provide, according to a study in the International ...
Social Sciences
Apr 20, 2023
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TikTok's new "bold glamor" filter "enhances" physical features in a way that makes it difficult to distinguish whether someone is using a filter or not, despite its airbrushing qualities.
Social Sciences
Apr 17, 2023
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The last few years have seen the west swept by political polarization, much of which has played out online. Debates around race, gender and freedom of speech have splintered democracies, spread conspiracy theories and sparked ...
Economics & Business
Apr 14, 2023
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A linguistic arms race is raging online—and it isn't clear who's winning.
Social Sciences
Apr 13, 2023
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QAnon's journey from a fringe phenomenon in 2017 to a mainstream presence on Twitter represents an evolution that arrived by tapping into an interconnected media system, according to a recently published paper by a University ...
Social Sciences
Apr 5, 2023
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Facebook users were more likely to read fake news about the 2020 U.S. presidential election than users of Twitter and other social media websites, a Washington State University-led analysis found.
Social Sciences
Mar 30, 2023
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Does activity on hard-right social media lead to civil unrest? With the emergence and persistent popularity of hard-right social media platforms such as Gab, Parler, and Truth Social, it is important to understand the impact ...
Social Sciences
Mar 23, 2023
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Since its inception in 1921, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has officially promoted an atheist and materialist ideology. But belief systems in China are making a comeback—and this comeback is largely happening online.
Social Sciences
Mar 21, 2023
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Students around the world are being separated from their phones.
Social Sciences
Mar 14, 2023
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