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 & Media. Documentary Synopsis: In these perilous times for American journalism comes a story of truth-telling in service to democracy. Tiananmen Tonight reveals the powerful human drama […]

  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 in this age group are savvy and are, in fact, less likely to fall for online scams than younger adults. In this talk, Eszter Hargittai […]