social-media-addiction

Privacy professionals

To protect kids, California might require chronological feeds on social media

California lawmakers have proposed a bill that would require social media companies to turn off algorithms by default for users under 18.

The bill also includes other provisions to protect the mental health of young users, such as implementing a chronological feed, muting notifications at night, and capping daily use at one hour.

Lawmakers believe that these changes can help reduce the negative effects of social media addiction on children. [ more ]

Boston 25 News

Marketing

Pew survey: YouTube tops teens' social-media diet, with roughly a sixth using it almost constantly

Teen usage of social media remains high, with YouTube as the most popular platform.

Concerns about the effects of social media on mental health persist. [ more ]

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Engadget

1 month ago

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 ]

Bustle

These 3 Zodiac Signs Should Try The Viral "Dopamine Detox"

A dopamine detox can help individuals appreciate being present and focused on a single task.

Aries, Gemini, and Libra are the three zodiac signs that could benefit from a dopamine detox. [ more ]

www.dw.com

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

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 ]

www.aljazeera.com

1 month 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 ]

NBC New York

Social media marketing

Is there a dark side to social media? NYC experts dive in.

Excessive social media use can lead to mental health issues, addiction, and exposure to graphic and traumatizing content.

Research shows that adolescents who spend over three hours a day on social media may be at a heightened risk for mental health issues. [ more ]

Mail Online

Social media marketing

CA bill may require chronological social media feeds to protect kids

California bill aims to require social media companies to turn off algorithms for kids under 18 and instead show content from pages they follow.

Parents would have the right to remove algorithmic feeds from their children's social media channels and prevent access during school hours or at night. [ more ]

HuffPost

Parenting

Florida House Approves Bill Banning Social Media For Kids Under 16

Florida's Republican-controlled House of Representatives passed a bill that would ban kids under 16 from using social media.

The bill aims to protect children from addictive technology and make social media platforms accountable for their impact on young users. [ more ]

New York Post

Parenting

The 7 secret signs your child is addicted to social media revealed

Nearly a quarter of adolescents are addicted to social media.

Parents should set clear boundaries and monitor their child's social media use. [ more ]

AP News

Marketing

Pew survey: YouTube tops teens' social-media diet, with roughly a sixth using it almost constantly

Teen usage of social media remains high, with about one in six teens describing their use of YouTube and TikTok as 'almost constant'.

YouTube is the most popular platform among teens, with 93% using it, followed by TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram. [ more ]

Mail Online