or the desire to belong to a group and be accepted by others. In the digital age, social media platforms and online communities provide an easy way for individuals to connect with like-minded ...

But according to new research, this age group is also marked by something more troubling: widespread social media addiction. The study of over 10,000 American youth reveals that most pre-teens are ...

Almost all New Zealand teenagers use social media. RNZ spoke to four who don't.

NEW YORK - Evidence is emerging about the detrimental effects of social media, particularly for young people, from overuse, and harmful and addictive messaging. There are currently strong pushes ...

Coming-of-age ... their social media access with Greenfield. “I felt like that was critical because we really don't know what's … on the phones. It's a realm that's usually out of reach for parents,” ...