From posting hashtags to finding like-minded communities, social media has transformed where, when and how people engage with civic and political activities. This chapter uses survey data to explore ...

At the University of Maine, students and faculty may be reflecting on how social media shaped the 2024 presidential election, with Donald Trump and Kamala Harris leveraging platforms like TikTok and ...

There are different perspectives on how many areas of self-care contribute to a happy, healthy life. But in some way, shape, or form, most experts agree about the importance of positive social ...

Social media’s capacity for sharing and disseminating information hasn’t gone unnoticed by the government. The Defense Department and civilian agencies are looking at the tools for extending public ...

Longstanding concerns exist about excessive social media use causing mental health problems. The best evidence for this view comes from longitudinal studies showing that earlier social media use leads ...

In addition to the marketing strategies addressed in the first edition of the book, the new edition addresses the importance of social media in dental marketing. The new content helps give dentists ...

Belle Wong is a freelance writer specializing in small business, personal finance, banking, and tech/SAAS. She spends her spare moments testing out the latest productivity apps and plotting her latest ...

Increased time spent on social media is a risk factor for disordered eating, research shows. Andrea Vazzana, a child psychologist who specializes in the treatment of eating disorders in children, ...