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New York Post
1 month ago
NYC politics

Hochul's entirely right: Keep smartphones out of schools

Smartphones in school are harmful to children's development. [ more ]
Inverse
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

The Longest Running Sci-Fi Show is About to Copy 'Black Mirror's Scariest Episode

Doctor Who's 'Dot and Bubble' episode delivers direct social commentary on social media addiction and contemporary issues. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
Health

Teen girls' stunning smartphone usage revealed in new study: 'Serious'

Teen girls spending excessive time on smartphones may be addicted to social media, impacting overall health and wellbeing negatively. [ more ]
Engadget
3 months ago
Digital life

Journaling app Palmsy offers fake likes from real friends

Palmsy app allows private social media posting for self-reflection or social media addiction control.
App creator ensures privacy by storing posts offline and generating fake likes from imported contacts. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
3 months ago
Education

Canadian school boards sue social media giants over effects on students

Social media platforms are addictive and can rewire children's thinking, behavior, and learning.
Several major school boards in Canada are suing social media giants for disrupting students' learning and causing addiction. [ more ]
QNS.com
3 months ago
Mental health

Council Members, who are part of the 'Hood Caucus,' roll out plan to tackle social media usage and gun violence - QNS.com

Legislation introduced to address social media addiction and gun violence
Bills aim to study social media effects on mental health and establish violence prevention programs [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
NYC politics

Hochul's entirely right: Keep smartphones out of schools

Smartphones in school are harmful to children's development. [ more ]
Inverse
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

The Longest Running Sci-Fi Show is About to Copy 'Black Mirror's Scariest Episode

Doctor Who's 'Dot and Bubble' episode delivers direct social commentary on social media addiction and contemporary issues. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
Health

Teen girls' stunning smartphone usage revealed in new study: 'Serious'

Teen girls spending excessive time on smartphones may be addicted to social media, impacting overall health and wellbeing negatively. [ more ]
Engadget
3 months ago
Digital life

Journaling app Palmsy offers fake likes from real friends

Palmsy app allows private social media posting for self-reflection or social media addiction control.
App creator ensures privacy by storing posts offline and generating fake likes from imported contacts. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
3 months ago
Education

Canadian school boards sue social media giants over effects on students

Social media platforms are addictive and can rewire children's thinking, behavior, and learning.
Several major school boards in Canada are suing social media giants for disrupting students' learning and causing addiction. [ more ]
QNS.com
3 months ago
Mental health

Council Members, who are part of the 'Hood Caucus,' roll out plan to tackle social media usage and gun violence - QNS.com

Legislation introduced to address social media addiction and gun violence
Bills aim to study social media effects on mental health and establish violence prevention programs [ more ]
moresocial-media-addiction
www.dw.com
6 months ago
Digital life

Social media addiction: How can we avoid it? DW 12/02/2023

Social media addiction is on the rise, particularly among young people
Social media can have both positive and negative effects, depending on how it is used [ more ]
Futurism
7 months ago
Digital life

Something Fascinating Happens When You Take Smartphones Away From Narcissists

Individuals with narcissistic traits experience higher levels of stress when they don't have access to their smartphones, according to a study published in the Journal of Psychology.
The fear of being without a smartphone, known as 'nomophobia,' is more common among those who are highly narcissistic and addicted to social media.
Younger adults, who grew up with social media, tend to exhibit higher levels of narcissism and nomophobia. [ more ]
Mail Online
7 months ago
Mental health

People who are addicted to their phones might be narcissists: study

People with high levels of narcissistic traits are more likely to be addicted to their phones, experiencing nomophobia.
Narcissists tend to have an inflated sense of self-importance and seek admiration through social media interactions.
Social media addiction and nomophobia explain the connection between narcissism and stress levels. [ more ]
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