Media, however, isn’t the only trigger when it comes to fostering body insecurity in young people. In 2019, a U.K. survey found that 37% of teens felt upset about their body image, according to ...

A conversation on what social media means for young people NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with YR Media reporter Nina Roehl and Monica Anderson from the Pew Research Center about the use of social media ...

The tides may be turning on how young people view social media. YouGov’s most recent bi-annual survey of social media’s mental health impact in the US shows 18-29-year-olds in the US feel like ...

The problem isn’t just that social media fuels anxiety but also that—as we’ll see—it makes it harder for today’s young people to cope with the pressures of growing up. 2. Sociality is down ...

"Studies have found a link between greater social media use and negative body issues, particularly among young people," added Dr. Mai-Ly Nguyen Steers, assistant professor for the Online Masters ...

Karla Garcia said her son’s social media addiction started in fourth grade, when he got his own computer for virtual learning and logged on to YouTube. Now, two years later, the video-sharing ...

Understanding why young people are anxious, depressed or overly focused on themselves is no easy task. When it comes to the potential negative impact of social media, several mechanisms are at play.

Here’s what we know: Social media use is prevalent among young people. More than 90% of youth ages 13–17 report using social media and more than a third say they use it "almost constantly.” ...

Be safe: The constant use of social media has been linked to various mental health issues among young people. – 123rf.com Social media today has become an integral part of daily life, especially ...

For one group in particular — the growing share of young people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer — social media can be a lifeline, researchers and teenagers say.