US teens drawn to social media despite 'drama'
American teenagers remain generally upbeat about social media, saying it helps them feel included and connected, despite persistent problems of social pressure and bullying, a study showed Wednesday.
American teenagers remain generally upbeat about social media, saying it helps them feel included and connected, despite persistent problems of social pressure and bullying, a study showed Wednesday.
Internet
Nov 28, 2018
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They holed up for a cumulative 54 hours in the Seattle Public Library's glassy downtown branch. Their mission? To find solutions to some of the most pressing issues facing students and educators.
Education
Oct 10, 2018
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A majority of US teenagers say they have been victims of online harassment or bullying, and that social media companies aren't doing enough to fight the problem, a survey showed Thursday.
Internet
Sep 27, 2018
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Today's teens are always on their smartphones, many check social media "constantly" and prefer texting over face-to-face communication.
Internet
Sep 11, 2018
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Growing numbers of families in China are sending their teens on college tours in other countries, creating a potentially lucrative market sector for universities, college towns and tourism-related businesses, a new study ...
Other
Aug 24, 2018
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Parents lament their teenagers' noses constantly in their phones, but they might benefit from taking stock of their own screen time habits.
Social Sciences
Aug 22, 2018
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Teen dating violence (TDV) is an urgent public health concern associated with a range of lasting mental, sexual, and behavioral health consequences. Studies have revealed high rates of dating violence and sexual coercion ...
Social Sciences
Aug 17, 2018
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The sexual assault conviction of Larry Nassar, former doctor for the USA Gymnastics Women's National Team and Michigan State University, has renewed criticism of a culture of abuse in women's elite gymnastics.
Social Sciences
Aug 13, 2018
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Fewer teens in the U.S. are spending their summers flipping burgers, mowing grass or performing other types of seasonal jobs than did prior generations, labor experts report. University of Illinois Extension educator Kathy ...
Social Sciences
Jun 12, 2018
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Black teens who watch more black-oriented television programs have stronger beliefs in the "strong black woman"—the idea that black women should be emotionally strong, independent and self-sacrificing, according to a new ...
Social Sciences
Jun 8, 2018
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