News doesn’t just inform; it affects how we feel. What are the psychological trade-offs of consuming news on social media?
People now live inside a streaming media dome and need to understand the effects it has on shaping our beliefs and perspectives and the ways we manage our lives.
Young adults who engaged in a social media “detox” reported reductions in depression, anxiety and insomnia, though it was unclear how long the effects would last. By Ellen Barry Dialing down the use ...