As retro video games become more popular, research suggests players could be looking for nostalgia – and the psychological benefits it brings. By Dr. Nicholas BowmanAssociate Professor of Communication Studies Syracuse University By Dr. Tim WulfFreelance ResearcherUniversity of…
Whether a technology helps or hurts people depends not on how much time they spend with it, but how they use it. By Dr. Margaret E. MorrisAffiliate Faculty in Human Centered Design and Engineering University of Washington Introduction Many Americans find themselves…
Disconnecting from the digital realm from time to time is good for your well-being, but doing so can be difficult. There are steps you can take, however, to get in the habit of putting your phone down. By Dr. Kelley…
Lots of digital tools promise to assist children with neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism and ADHD. But it’s hard to know what is and isn’t useful. By Dr. Kelsie BoultonSenior Research Fellow in Child Neurodevelopment, Brain and Mind CentreUniversity of Sydney By Adam GuastellaProfessor and Clinical…
Screen time is more than just hours spent on devices. By studying diverse digital habits, researchers can help people adopt a balanced approach to technology. By Rinanda ShalehaDoctoral student in the College of Health and Human Development Penn State Introduction In an era…
Whether they’re in a classroom or online, students should be encouraged to move around. An expert on learning with technology explains why. By Dr. Katie Headrick TaylorAssociate Professor of Learning Sciences and Human DevelopmentUniversity of Washington Introduction…
A scholar of digital religion and Buddhism argues that not all Western Buddhism practice is inauthentic. Here’s a way to know what’s real. By Dr. Gregory GrieveHead and Professor, Religious Studies Department University of North Carolina – Greensboro Introduction Is digital Buddhism, which includes…
Research suggests ways to manage your smartphone use so you stay connected to the people around you. By Dr. Tchiki DavisWriter, program creator, and well-being expert Introduction By 2016, 77 percent…
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…
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…
