Social media's overall impact on an individual child is fueled by several factors. This includes their temperament, personality, health status, peer group and the content they view.

In today’s hyperconnected world, teens are growing up with smartphones in their hands and the internet in their pockets. For Generation Z and Generation Alpha, social media isn’t just a tool it's a ...

A survey of adults residing in Sakarya, Türkiye, found that loneliness was not associated with social media addiction (when ...

Quitting social media for a week improves body image and self esteem in young women, new research has revealed. The negative impacts of apps like Instagram and TikTok were particularly reduced in ...

Social media can negatively affect your body ... (2020). Me, my selfie, and I: The relations between selfie behaviors, body image, self-objectification, and self-esteem in young women. https: ...

According to the 2023 Surgeon General’s report, frequent social media use by teens changes their developing brains to negatively impact functions such as attention, impulse control, self-esteem ...

Key points. Self-image impacts identity, relationships, and mental well-being, shaping how we engage with the world. Social media often distorts self-perception by promoting unrealistic comparisons.

Cutting back on social media doesn’t seem to improve our self-esteem, emotional well-being or sleep. The latest study adds to a growing body of evidence that sites like Facebook and TikTok have ...

There is a whole world outside social media that sees you, likes you and respects you for what you are and what you represent, says Jenks junior Krishna Bhadriraju.

Are Latino teens scrolling their way to loneliness and anxiety? A new study reveals the alarming impact of social media on their mental health and what parents are demanding to protect their children.