Vaping and e-cigarettes are glamourised on social media, putting young people in harm’s way
Despite their widespread reputation as a “safer” alternative to cigarettes, e-cigarettes (also known as electronic cigarettes or vapes) are far …
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People look at social media content showcasing fatty food
Life outside our living rooms has been in short supply since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, so it’s no …
Why your social media habit is probably not an addiction
Social media apps are useful sources of information. They help us catch up with the activities of friends, news, current …
How social media turns online arguments between teens into real-world violence
The deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol in January exposed the power of social media to influence real-world behavior and …
Social media can help young people live healthy lives
We often hear of the harms of social media on teens and young people, especially on their mental health and …
Sarah Everard: social media and the very real danger of contempt of court
The disappearance of Sarah Everard, the subsequent finding of human remains and the arrest of a serving Metropolitan police …
Speaking out about sexual violence on social media may not challenge gendered power relations
Feminists are celebrating a new generation of women who fearlessly share their stories of sexual violence on social media and …
Netflix’s The Social Dilemma highlights the problem with social media, but what’s the solution?
Facebook has responded to Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma, saying it “buries the substance in sensationalism”.
The show is currently …