Quitting Facebook could boost exam results
In research that validates what many parents and educators suspect, students whose grades are below average could boost their results if they devote less time to Facebook and other social networking sites.
In research that validates what many parents and educators suspect, students whose grades are below average could boost their results if they devote less time to Facebook and other social networking sites.
Education
Nov 11, 2019
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As the nation continues to get more diverse, it's common for immigrant populations in the United States to identify with two or more cultures at the same time.
Social Sciences
Jul 12, 2019
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Facebook launched an offensive Thursday to suppress the spread of misinformation about vaccines on the 2.3-billion-member social network.
Internet
Mar 7, 2019
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Bullying is as old as humanity, but in today's world of ubiquitous and always-connected devices, there is a whole realm of bullying that can take place out of sight but be just as devastating to its victims – cyberbullying. ...
Internet
Feb 5, 2019
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Russia's media watchdog Roskomnadzor launched "administrative proceedings" Monday against US social media giants Facebook and Twitter, accusing them of not complying with Russian law, news agencies reported.
Internet
Jan 21, 2019
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It's January – a time when students are looking for that extra bit of oomph. For some, time spent on social media might provide the necessary inspiration to get up and exercising – but that time can come with consequences, ...
Social Sciences
Jan 17, 2019
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This past year, many people deleted their social media accounts following revelations about privacy violations on social media platforms and other concerns related to hate speech.
Internet
Jan 11, 2019
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With a few finger strokes or swipes on a computer or cell phone, seniors with pain reduce the risk of depression when visiting social media sites.
Social Sciences
Oct 17, 2018
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Social media sites often present users with social exclusion information that may actually inhibit intelligent thought, according to the co-author of a University at Buffalo study that takes a critical look not just at Facebook ...
Social Sciences
Sep 26, 2018
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The World Health Organisation is to include "gaming disorder", the inability to stop gaming, into the International Classification of Diseases. By doing so, the WHO is recognising the serious and growing problem of digital ...
Internet
Jun 12, 2018
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