SOUTH LANARKSHIRE, Scotland — Facebook can be a breeding ground for misinformation. Now, the husband of one cancer patient is warning that the social media platform could be providing people with bogus treatments for the disease. Cancer patients are being bombarded with “miracle cures” on Facebook, ranging from salt water and sound videos to dangerous …
LONDON — Millions of people are turning to TikTok and other social media platforms — not to finding entertaining videos, but for tips on how to save money on their energy bills! An analysis of the 50 most viewed hacks tagged “energy saving,” found clips about bleeding radiators gained the most traction, followed by only …
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Half of parents believe their children’s mental health has suffered due to social media use in the past 12 months, according to a new survey. The research indicates that concerns continue to grow regarding the impact of social media on the mental well-being of young people. The Harris Poll on behalf of …
NEW YORK — The fear of missing out (FOMO) goes beyond just the social scene. According to a new survey, three in four Americans are experiencing FOODMO — the fear of missing out on new food trends. The poll of 2,000 Americans who use social media found 77 percent felt food-related FOMO and nearly as …
PHILADELPHIA — If you’re on social media, chances are you’ve come across a post that is full of misinformation. Whether it’s about politics, vaccines, or another issue, you might feel the temptation to argue with the poster and show them the errors of their ways. However, new research shows that debunking the misinformation might not …
Parents share content of their children for myriad reasons, including to connect with friends and family, and to seek validation or support. However, some parents also do this for commercial gain. They manage their children as social media “kidfluencers” – allowing them to work with brands to market products to other children (and adults). The Australian …
Prior to Silicon Valley Bank’s March 10, 2023, collapse, conversations on Twitter among investors about the bank spiked – helping fuel the SVB bank run. As we explain in our new working paper, “Social media as a bank run catalyst,” those tweets also destabilized other financial institutions with weak balance sheets. The number of tweets …
WOODSTOCK, Vt. — A mom and social media influencer says that deleting Instagram from her phone has been “life-changing,” making her an even better role model for her daughter. Jess Kirby removed the app after growing tired of constantly scrolling. She felt the need to “detox” and now feels better than ever. Jess, a lifestyle …
Social media can be mentally draining. And when mentally drained, you are more likely to be influenced by a high number of likes on posts – even to the point of clicking on ads for products you don’t need or want – according to our recent experiments on how social media affects behavior. As a …
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Taking selfies is not merely an act of vanity, but a way to capture the deeper meaning of an event for individuals, according to new research. A team from The Ohio State University say the drive to take “third-person photos,” which document a moment with the person in the frame, comes from …