Social media plays a major role in believing COVID-19 misinformation The findings support the need for more robust fact-checking within social networking sites. December 14, 2020December 15, 2020 Cyber
Black Americans see social media as detrimental for political activism The study was conducted by the Pew Research Center. December 11, 2020December 12, 2020 Society
The intensity of Facebook use correlated with trust in the social platform The study appeared in Online Information Review. December 10, 2020 Cyber
Many British parents are concerned of their children’s exposure to the internet during COVID-19 pandemic The survey they conducted included more than 1,500 parents of children in adolescence, all residing in the United Kingdom. December 5, 2020December 6, 2020 Cyber
Excessive smartphone usage may not be so bad for one’s mental health A new study is providing a different standpoint of excessive smartphone usage and its impact on mental health. November 30, 2020December 1, 2020 Cyber
Video gaming may be beneficial for mental health The new paper was published by Oxford University. November 16, 2020November 16, 2020 Wellness
How social media can be a valuable tool for guiding public pandemic policy The study was conducted at the Queensland University of Technology along with researchers in the Middle East and Italy. November 7, 2020November 7, 2020 Cyber
Researchers used machine learning to assess the impact of COVID-19 on mental health The study was released in the Journal of Internet Medical Research. November 5, 2020November 6, 2020 Cyber
How a machine learning algorithm could identify the early stages of Alzheimer’s in patients The study was conducted by a team of researchers from Texas Tech University. November 1, 2020 Cyber
Many Americans are leery and condemn U.S. tech giants amid pressure from lawmakers The American public may have lost confidence in tech giants and their ability to foster user-friendly experiences on their platforms, new research suggests. October 27, 2020October 27, 2020 Society