Mechanisms and Mitigations of Social Media’s Socially Isolating Effects
Excessive social media use can lead to social isolation through reduced face-to-face interaction, social comparison, ...
Social Modes
Experts Reveal How Mahjong Can Boost Brain Health and Social Connections for Seniors
Mental health experts and new research suggest this game may offer a uniquely powerful combination of cognitive challenge and social connection for aging adults.
Too much time with colleagues can sour social interaction
A study of an Antarctic crew finds that, eventually, time together breeds conflict Read more at The Business Times.
Cerebellar Matrix Failures Lock Down the Brain’s Social Networks
A new study reveals that losing cerebellar perineuronal nets drives autism social deficits by activating the ARNT2 pathway.
When Brains Sync: Positively Shaping Child Development
If you and your family are happily engaging one another without staring into electronic devices, your brains and ...
Cerebellar structural changes influence social behavior in autism
Researchers at Kanazawa University have identified a previously unrecognized mechanism by which structural changes in the cerebellum influence social behavior.
Laura Robinson
Laura Robinson specializes in digital sociology, research methods, and global media in Brazil, France, and the U.S. Robinson’s work has appeared in journals including Information, Communication and ...
7 most misundersood crystal trends on social media
Trending content creates unrealistic expectations, leaving people confused or disappointed when their experience doesn't match what they saw online.
The ube era: Social media turned a Filipino staple into an aesthetic
There was a time when ube simply belonged to Filipino kitchens. It sat quietly in halaya during Christmas gatherings, folded into pan de sal from
Obsessed with Internet Culture? You Could Make $200,000 Working for DoorDash.
The corporate role is not traditional public relations or brand social.
Social Media Marketing Strategies in Business Contexts
Social media marketing strategies encompass the deliberate planning and deployment of brand messaging, content and interactive campaigns across platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and ...
Social Media Strategies in Tourism Marketing
In recent years, social media has become integral to tourism marketing by enabling destinations and operators to engage prospective travellers through dynamic, interactive and highly personalised ...
Why Banning Social Media Isn’t The Right Answer For America’s Kids
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brian Castrucci is the president & CEO of the de Beaumont Foundation. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This ...
Media Dependency and Social Disruption Dynamics
Media dependency and social disruption dynamics examine how individuals’ reliance on information channels shapes collective behaviours and societal stability. In an interconnected world, people turn ...
Social mammals live longer—but bigger groups don't add that many extra years
A new study, published in Ecology and Evolution, shows that social living is associated with longer lifespan, but also that the benefits of sociality level off once animals move beyond living in pairs ...
Shared genetic mechanisms underpin social life in bees and humans, study suggests
Several genetic variants associated with social behavior in honey bees are located within genes that have previously been linked to social behavior in humans, Ian Traniello at the University of ...
Primate Social Behavior: Nature "Versus" Nurture Once Again?
A recent article in the New York Times caught my eye concerning the strong role of genes in determining the social behavior of nonhuman primates. A team of researchers at the University of Oxford ...
Copper imbalance tied to autism's social symptoms and white matter development
Trace elements are needed only in small amounts, but they can have large effects on the developing brain. A research team led ...
How to keep up with social media trends without getting distracted
Here's how to enjoy the waves of social media trends without letting them pull you under. Social media is like Lagos traffic - always moving, always noisy, and if you blink for too long, you’ll miss ...
Girls can drive Nigeria’s innovation future — Communication minister
Nigeria's Communication Minister believes young girls in tech can drive innovation and solve national challenges. Discover how programs are empowering them