Is There Anything Useful About Cancel Culture?
The practice of public shaming has been around for a long time—because, under the right conditions, it serves a purpose in a democracy.
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Teaching Gratitude Can Help Reduce Cyberbullying
A new study finds that students who learn about gratitude for a month are less likely to bully their peers.
How Social Media Can Add to Your Well-Being (Not Detract From It)
Instead of bemoaning the ills of social media, we can try to use it in ways that support our relationships, identity, and success in life.
How Children Think About Their Own Well-Being Online
Researchers asked kids around the world about their digital lives and what kinds of online experiences would make them happy.
Right and Left Might Be Finding Common Ground on Gun Violence
A new study analyzed conservative and liberal Twitter reactions to U.S. gun violence—and found some convergence.
How to Help Teen Girls Cope With Stress
New research helps explain how stressful events make teens vulnerable to anxiety and depression—and points to ways to help them cope better.
How You Can Help Kids Be Good People Online
Character education might be the key to a better internet and help kids flourish online, suggests a team of researchers in the U.K.
Even During the Pandemic, Social Media Didn’t Help Mental Health
Social media kept people connected during the pandemic—but that connection came with a price.