Category: Social Media
Seeking Instant Happiness? Get Off Social Media
In an era where our lives are seamlessly intertwined with the virtual tapestry of social media, it’s easy to lose sight of the pursuit of […]
Phones, Social Media, and Compulsion
“Not all addictions are rooted in abuse or trauma, but I do believe they can all be traced to painful experiences. Pain is at the […]
Teens’ Social Media Use Remains High: What Can Parents Do?
Source: Anna Shvets / Pexels Social media use among teens is as high as ever, according to a new survey from the Pew Research Center. […]
When Social Media Is Toxic for Young Athletes
Kids doing who knows what on social media. Source: kckate16/Shutterstock “Comparison is the thief of joy,” Theodore Roosevelt observed. Good point, Mr. President. Comparing ourselves […]
What a Facebook Group Taught Me About Answering Questions
Across the classes that I teach, I devote quite a bit of attention to the topic of formulating and delivering good questions. Whether it’s my […]
Navigating Misinformation and Harmful Content on Social Media
Mother and son look at the computer. Julia M Cameron / Pexels In today’s digital age, teens are glued to their screens, growing up in […]
Why Decision Paralysis Is Trending on TikTok
Decision Paralysis Kinga Howard / Unsplash What’s trending on TikTok? That is not a trivial question. Social media trends are portals into our now strangely […]
Morality, Violence, and Free Speech on Social Media
Recently, a letter written by the late terrorist, Osama Bin Laden, advocating killing Americans and Jews was circulated on TikTok. The letter was subsequently taken […]
Benefits and Challenges of Social Media Use for Teens
Source: PictureYouth / Wikimedia Commons Free to Use This is the second of two posts devoted to the contentious issue of social media use by […]
How Toxic Relatives Weaponize Social Media
Difficult family members are painful to be around during the holidays, and many are masters at using social media to try to inflict guilt and […]