Those who prefer to go to sleep later at night are ‘significantly’ more at risk of developing smartphone and social media ...

No previous study had investigated the underlying link between being an “evening person” and problematic technology use.

Young adult "night owls" (or "evening types"—those who prefer to stay up late) are significantly more at risk of developing ...

The phenomenon that unsatisfying things are the most addictive has been branded the "Dorito Theory," and can be applied to many bad behaviors. PhotoPlus+ - stock.adobe.com It’s all just empty calories ...

The Drug Enforcement Administration says criminal drug networks are abusing social media to expand their reach, create new ...

The spread of misinformation presents a significant challenge in the civic space, and this last global “year of elections” has illustrated just how easily bad actors can slip through the cracks of ...

The debate over social media’s impact on young users has intensified as multiple states take legal action against TikTok. This legal push follows previous lawsuits targeting Meta platforms, signaling ...

Ivy League psychologist Dr. Nicholas Kardaras has been warning about the dangers of social media addiction for years, and lawmakers are finally taking notice. In March, the House of Representatives ...

Social media can be harmful. That's something all behavioral researchers can agree on. There is much less consensus on how exactly its harmful use is defined, and whether or not there’s a ...

Devices, technology and the dawn of social media platforms have changed the way we connect and communicate. They provide endless opportunities to share with friends, loved ones and the world, but when ...

An ongoing federal lawsuit alleges that social media companies have designed addictive platforms, exploiting young users. Corpus Christi Independent School District wants in. The Corpus Christi ISD ...