Los Angeles Times

What the World Happiness Report reveals about social media and the world’s happiest country

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. HELSINKI — Heavy social media use contributes to a stark decline in well-being among young people, with the ...
CNN

Nearly half of teens say social media is bad for youth mental health, report finds

The impact of social media on young people’s mental health and well-being is a growing topic of concern among parents, educators, health care professionals and regulators. And now, nearly half of US ...

Pennsylvania students speak out on social media and AI concerns in new 'teenTALK' report

Pennsylvania students are sharing concerns about social media and AI in a new report released by the Attorney General’s office.
New York Post

Iran promoting anti-Israel propaganda across social media: report

A new Clemson University report found dozens of social media accounts associated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) pushing anti-Israel and anti-U.S. content to sow online discord ...
The Conversation

Social media giants are not complying with under‑16s social media ban, new report finds

Nearly four months into Australia’s social media ban for under-16s, the online regulator today released its first detailed compliance update report on how the world-first policy is progressing.
Pew Research Center

10 facts about teens and social media

For the latest survey data on social media and tech use among teens, see “Teens, Social Media and AI Chatbots 2025.” Public health experts, lawmakers and parents have cautioned about the effects of ...
CNN

Social media use is tied to well-being, according to the new World Happiness Report

While most youth around the world are happier today than they were 20 years ago, it’s not true for the United States, other English-speaking countries and parts of Western Europe. That’s according to ...