What Happens When You Take a Facebook Break
Time away from Facebook has its ups and downs, research suggests—so Kira Newman gave it a shot. By Kira M. NewmanManaging editor at UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center Introduction For…
Topic of the Day
Sharing Experiences on Social Media Can Cause Distress for Other Users
Do you ‘trauma dump’ on social media? Read this first. By Dr. Alix WoolardSenior Research Fellow The Kids Research Institute Australia Introduction Have you ever asked someone how their day was, or been chatting casually…
Maladaptive Daydreaming, Gender Myths and Me
Distracted by daydreams for up to ten hours a day, Laura Grace Simpkins became desperate to understand more and, ultimately, stop. She discovered burgeoning research into “maladaptive daydreaming”, and communities…
Social Media Gives Support to LGBTQ Youth when In-Person Communities are Lacking
While online communities may not fully address the isolation LGBTQ youth face in-person, they can serve as an important source of social support and a springboard for civic engagement. By Dr. Linda CharmaramanDirector of Youth, Media & Wellbeing Research…
Psychological tips for Resisting the Internet’s grip
Engineered to exploit human compulsions, the Internet competes for our attention, while teaching us to need it. By Dr. Elliot BerkmanAssociate Professor of PsychologyUniversity of Oregon Introduction “22 of the Cutest Baby Animals,” the headline…
Finding Solitude in an era of Perpetual Contact
If a person is alone in the forest when a tree falls, but she doesn’t notice it because she is texting, does it still count as solitude? By Dr. Scott CampbellConstance F. and…
Taking Back Our Focus
In “Stolen Focus,” Johann Hari unplugs from digital media and regains his concentration. By Travis LupickAuthor and award-winning journalist In 2018, he bought a “dumbphone” that lacked internet access, and…
