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Is the public concern about social media justified, or is this a moral panic? What does research say about the impact of social media on youth well-being?

Considerable scholarly attention has been paid to understanding belief in online misinformation, with a particular focus on social networks. However, the dominant role of search engines in the information environment […]

Join us for a screening of the documentary Tiananmen Tonight, with co-directors Bestor Cram and Michael Streissguth. Hosted by the Center for Media Engagement and the School of Journalism & […]

  People 60 and over are the internet's fastest-growing demographic. Many myths surround older adults' online behavior, such as a lack of skills and being constantly duped. Yet, research shows that many […]

Extensive attention has been paid to the potential harms of media consumption generally, and social media use in particular, with relatively little consideration given to the potential psychological benefits of media use.