Dr Vivek Murthy, the US Surgeon General, is pushing for a transformation in the way social media platforms engage with young people. He is pressing Congress to enact legislation requiring social media companies to display clear warnings about the potential
The increase in the use of social media has also seen an increase in the amount of information we share through it. Self-disclosure and reciprocity are very important for building a deeper relationship this is true for virtual relationships as
“Look at her outfit, I think I should try this”, “This man has a great vocabulary, I think I should also improve mine”. We live in a world where different types of people surround us and people have the power
Cambridge University conducted research over two decades on 2600 Norwegian participants to understand how loneliness in adolescence can increase the possibility of mental disorders like depression and psychosis in adulthood. Loneliness vs being alone: Loneliness is an emotional state of
Imagine a small town where everyone knows each other. Life here is usually quiet and peaceful, with little crime to speak of. But one day, things take a dark turn when a series of incidents begin to unfold. Someone starts
Our childhood, interpersonal experiences on various occasions and agents of socialisation, most importantly social media, play a crucial role in shaping how individuals perceive and feel about themselves. Over all these years, social media has become an indispensable part of
Bullying is a pervasive problem that affects individuals across age groups and backgrounds. It reduces individuals to mere objects of manipulation, control, and harm, stripping them of their inherent worth and dignity. It can shatter an individual’s self-concept, creating feelings
Social media refers to any platform, website, or application that allows us to share and interact. Today, It is much more than a platform for communication, it supports business, entertainment, networking, education, and whatnot. This has made our lives easier
In today’s era where we are surrounded by various electronic gadgets and technological advances, these tools and accessibilities have become an essential part of our lives. These tools range from surveillance cameras at public places like parks and streets to
Nearly one in six adolescents have experienced cyberbullying, an international study has found. In the second volume of the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study, WHO/Europe Today. The latest data from 2018 to 2022 shows a concerning increase in
