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Guest Column | Social media: Ins and Outs

A lot gets discussed these days about the negative impacts of social media and the vulnerability to mental health issues that they can induce. The most hopeful thing about social media is that it’s us, people, who are using them; and as long as we can take charge of and manage our minds, social media won’t harm, but will rather …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Social Media Now Leads as the Top Purchase Motivator at 43%

LA Times

DISQO’s latest Consumer Trends Report reveals how consumers are thinking about purchases, advertising and the world in 2025 Los Angeles-based DISQO recently released its second annual Consumer Trends Report, revealing new insights into consumer attitudes and behaviors for 2025. It’s an important tool for marketers looking to keep and win consumers in 2025.” Here are some of the key trends …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Child's heartbreaking answer that shows how mobiles have ruined lives of a generation - as terrifying consequences for their brains are revealed

Daily Mail

Generation Zombie by Charlotte Armitage There are currently 987,000 16 to 24-year-olds at a loose end, neither in education or employment, slumped at home, a quarter of them complaining of precarious mental health – ‘zoned out’ in Charlotte Armitage’s phrase, ‘zombified’, by gazing at the little screens on their phones, an addiction every bit as bad as drinking, drugs or …

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TikTok accuses Australia of favouritism in social media crackdown, targets YouTube’s special treatment

Live Mint

TikTok has strongly criticised the Australian government for exempting YouTube from a sweeping social media crackdown that will see under-16s banned from most platforms, reported Bloomberg. Meta’s submission stated that the special treatment afforded to YouTube “makes a mockery of the government’s stated intention to protect young people.” However, TikTok’s response has been the most outspoken, reflecting its frustration that …

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4 weeks, 2 days ago

YouTube tries new ways to stop people falling into negative ‘wormholes’

The Independent

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy YouTube is trying new ways to stop young people falling into harmful “wormholes”. …

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1 month, 1 week ago

From Likes to Live: Digital influencers take baby steps into the real world

Live Mint

Digital content creators such as Viraj Ghelani and Larissa D’sa are among an intrepid bunch of influencers that seeks to venture beyond the comfort zone of mobile screens to take their wares to live audiences. Despite the scale being much smaller, digital influencers are Larissa D’sa, 33, a travel content creator also based in Mumbai with close to 600,000 YouTube …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Everyone Rushes To “Get Ready With Me”

Deccan Chronicle

The GRWM trend has exploded on social media, giving fans an exclusive look into the behind-the-scenes process of getting ready for red-carpet events, photoshoots, and interviews. Bollywood celebrities like Deepika Padukone, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Alia Bhatt reveal that getting ready for a big event involves not only makeup and outfit choices but also self-care rituals that help them feel …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

What I found when I tried to unplug from social media

CNN

CNN — I noticed the compulsive behaviors first. “It also made me think, if we could quit social media in general — like we all would honestly probably love to do — what are we losing connection-wise?” she asked. “Social media platforms, in and of themselves, can be seen as intrinsically neutral,” said Daniel Miller, director of University College London’s …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

What I found when I tried to unplug from social media

CNN

CNN — I noticed the compulsive behaviors first. “It also made me think, if we could quit social media in general — like we all would honestly probably love to do — what are we losing connection-wise?” she asked. “Social media platforms, in and of themselves, can be seen as intrinsically neutral,” said Daniel Miller, director of University College London’s …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Are you triggering mature media consumption for your children? Study warns parents

Hindustan Times

Parents, your screen exposure can have a direct impact on the content consumption habits of your children. According to a recent study led by Dr. Jason M. Nagata, University of California, San Francisco, parents who are looking to reduce screen time for their children, should watch their own screen exposure habits first. According to the study, parents with heavy screen …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

The slow death of conversations that matter

Live Mint

As a therapist, one of the themes I have been hearing from clients who are largely in the age group of 32 to 80 years is how there seems to be a slow death of conversations that allow for emotional depth. Often at airports, doctor’s clinic I see people staring into their phones, not maintaining eye contact with co-passengers or …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

There’s a reason you can’t stop doomscrolling through L.A.’s fire disaster

LA Times

Topanga Canyon resident Derek Mabra, with a group of citizens called, “Heat Hawks,” hoses down an area behind a friend’s home at the end of Amy Way in Topanga Canyon on Thursday. “I would rather know exactly where the fire is going and where it’s headed than not know anything at all.” A writer and comedian, Sterling is — by …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Video: Mark Zuckerberg revamps Meta's content moderation policies

India Today

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, announced a major shift in content moderation policies across the company’s platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. The move aims to prioritise free speech, overhauling the current system with a new community-driven approach inspired by Elon Musk’s X. In a video message, Zuckerberg said, “It’s time to get back to our roots around free expression …

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3 months ago

The expensive reality of social media's never-ending trends

India Today

If there’s one thing we have understood about social media trends is that they come and go at lightning speed. Dr Arvind Otta, senior psychologist and mental health activist, points out that the rapid evolution of social media trends can leave people feeling overwhelmed. “The fear of not being able to keep up steals the joy of using social media,” …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Vikrant Massey reveals what prompted him to announce break from acting: ‘Social media pressure was…’

Hindustan Times

Actor Vikrant Massey has spoken about what made him announce a break from his work. Speaking with Agenda AajTak, Vikrant revealed that “social media pressure was an important part of sharing that break from work post”. Vikrant credits 'social media pressure' for his decision Vikrant said, “The life I had always dreamt of, I finally got it, so I thought …

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55 years, 3 months ago

The Billion-Dollar Adult Streaming Industry Is Fueled by Horrific Labor Abuses

Wired

The fantasy of the influencer economy is to find an audience for your content, be swept away on the winds of the algorithm, and live a glamorous life with all the money you’re making. But far from the dream of mansions and diamonds and luxury cars, a new report finds that webcam models are often making pennies on the dollar …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

"I've always been a gambler": Jeff Daniels on his career and inventing his unique musical memoir

Salon

"There was an intervention," Jeff Daniels recalls. My agent had called me a couple of years ago and said, "You're the only actor who doesn't have a podcast." You've said, "People ask me, why haven't you written a memoir?" To have lasted and to come across a fellow actor who, you just have this look in your eye going, and …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

People Share The Toxic Trends They Already Notice With Gen Alpha

Huff Post

Every generation has critiques and qualms about the one that came after it. So many young people couldn’t even sit through a book if they tried.” Ryuichi Sato / Getty Images 4. It’s sentence after sentence after sentence nonstop.” Fotostorm / Getty Images 11. It genuinely scares me that in the next election, some of these ‘COVID babies’ who had …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Missed out this month's Insta dump? Good: Study reveals mental health risks behind frequent posting

Hindustan Times

Have monthly dump posts made you a frequent social media poster? A study published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research found a connection between frequent social media posting and higher risks of poor mental health. The researchers dived deep into the different types of social media users and how their usage behaviour affects their mental health. Active social media …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Fandom rules social media's cultural landscape in 2024

NPR

Fandom rules social media's cultural landscape in 2024 toggle caption Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP The biggest trend in culture on social media in 2024 can be summed up with one word: Fans. In the case of The Amazing Digital Circus, a satirical indie animated web series for adults about a bunch of humans trapped in a virtual world, fans not only caused …

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4 months ago

Get reprimanded for not being active on social media, says Saiyami Kher

Hindustan Times

Mumbai, Actor Saiyami Kher says she is often asked by people in the film industry to be "out there" on social media, a piece of advice she finds difficult to follow. Get reprimanded for not being active on social media, says Saiyami Kher Kher, known for work in “Choked”, “Ghoomer”, and “Breathe: Into The Shadows", said one has to project …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Fertility MOT’ ads on TikTok are relentless – as a Gen Z woman, I’m sick of being targeted

The Independent

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. These conversations often stay in my head Tahiti Carminia “I know these things help people …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Micro-mance to future-proofing: Dating trends 2025 for Genz and millennials

Hindustan Times

If one of your New Year's resolutions is 'single, ready to mingle' but you're still daunted by the complexities of the dating landscape, Bumble has released its 2025 dating trends that can be a headstart for you. 42% of women feel less self-conscious and lonely because of the relatable dating stories shared on social media. In this way, social media …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

The rise of CleanTok: Is the pressure to have perfect homes making us ill?

The Independent

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5 months ago

The Quest for Third Places: How Gen Z Finds Their Own 'Third Places' in a Capitalist World

The Hindu

The article explores the driving force behind Gen Z's pursuit of third places and experiential consumption. It highlights the importance of connection, individuality, and the desire to seek new experiences as a way to define oneself and explore the world. The article also sheds light on the role of social media in shaping the lifestyle choices of this generation, with …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Social Media: A Dark Descent into the Hearts of Young

Deccan Chronicle

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5 months, 1 week ago

Will teens save the movies? Here’s what a surprising new study says about youth and Hollywood

LA Times

Teens go to an AMC in Century City to see “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” in theaters. Good news for theaters still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic and other industry disruptions: A new UCLA study has found that teenagers’ favorite thing to do is going to the movies. The latest installment of the university’s “Teens and Screens” report — which …

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55 years, 3 months ago

Social Media Swallowed Gen Z. This Film Shows Exactly How

Wired

Twenty years ago, MySpace and Facebook ushered in an inspired age of social media. In June, the US surgeon general, Vivek H. Murthy, called for a warning label on platforms that have played a part in the mental health crisis among young people, of which “social media has emerged as an important contributor.” Social Studies, the new FX docuseries from …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Is Kindness Content a Form of Exploitation? Exploring the Ethical Debate Around Influential Videos

Associated Press

The article explores the controversy surrounding kindness content, a subset of social media videos that helps strangers in need. While the practice is praised by some for its ability to raise money for worthy causes, it has also been criticized for being performative and exploitative. Critics argue that recording strangers without their consent and sharing them online can be problematic, …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Gen Z – is your digital ‘legacy’ really worth dying for?

The Independent

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6 months ago

"Completely shocked": What Lauren Greenfield learned following LA teens and their phones for a year

Salon

Lauren Greenfield and I both know quite a bit about what it means to be steeped in the world of teens and internet culture, albeit for different reasons. So in that kind of spread, I think the way young people use social media completely changed." That's kind of where they end up, at the end saying, “We just need to …

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6 months, 1 week ago

6 Big Screen-Time Myths That Need To Be Busted

Huff Post

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends, essentially, no screen time for babies under 18 months of age. “Achievement in a video game is so much easier and entertaining than studying for a test.” If your child is struggling in school or with their friends, that’s a bigger warning sign than going over their screen time limit, Kanojia said. “Our study …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

The Latino social media dance enthusiasts inspiring bailes for a new generation

LA Times

On most Thursdays, Danny Ramirez begins his weekly routine: a fresh haircut, beard trim and boot shining. “I started seeing that there were people that got tremendous amounts of attention on social media,” said Edwin Velasco, marketing promoter at the Palacio Event Center. “A lot of the younger crowd has social media like TikTok, and I feel like inspired them …

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6 months, 4 weeks ago

YouTube tries to stop young people falling into ‘rabbit holes’ and lets parents see what they are watching

The Independent

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7 months ago

Beyoncé and Britney Spears: Why these pop culture accounts on X are lying to you about your favorite celebrities.

Slate

Nostalgia functions like a drug: It’s mind-altering, it’s habit-forming, and it can derail your whole day if you don’t use it responsibly. On Aug. 3, an account called Sleepin’ on Gems posted, “14 years ago, Lady Gaga and Beyoncé released their smash hit, ‘Telephone,’ ” along with a clip from the song’s music video. The same day Sleepin’ on Gems …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Video Of US Influencer 'Getting Ready' For Her Baby's Funeral Leaves Internet In Shock

News 18

Social media is a place where you can find all sorts of content, but it often blurs the line between personal moments and public sharing. Karissa Widder posted a video on her Instagram handle where she is seen getting ready for her baby’s funeral. “Getting ready for my baby’s funeral where I got ready for my wedding,” she said in …

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7 months, 1 week ago

‘Getting ready for my baby’s funeral’: US woman smiles and twirls in video, shocking millions

Hindustan Times

An American influencer has sparked a controversy by refusing to conform to socially-acceptable norms of grief expression. Karissa Widder filmed herself getting dressed for her baby’s funeral and shared the video on Instagram, where it left millions of viewers shocked. “Getting ready for my baby’s funeral where I got ready for my wedding,” she said in a text overlay on …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

This 37-year-old Woman Thinks Men Aren't Interested In Her Because Of Her Profession

News 18

People use social media for entertainment, knowledge sharing, seeking, and gaining attention and praise from strangers online or proposing marriage. Recently, a woman’s video caught the attention of the internet when she shared how men do not want to get to know her because of her profession. While a few called the clip to be “clickbaity”, others showered her with …

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7 months, 4 weeks ago

Aahana Kumra on social media influencers taking over acting jobs: If you are making reel everyday, who's going to act?

Hindustan Times

Actor Aahana S Kumra has completed 10 years in Hindi industry, having started with the TV show Yudh alongside actor Amitabh Bachchan. ‘Even filmmakers are moving towards people with social media clout, the so-called ‘influencers’’ The actor adds how social media has become more of a curse for actors than a boon. Even filmmakers who you want to work with …

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8 months ago

How viral events are being shut down because Gen Z who can't bear to miss out come flocking for social media content (and make them 'hellish!')

Daily Mail

What do Hailey Bieber's Rhode Beauty, Everyman Cinemas and Columbia Road in East London have in common? Pictured: TikTok user Sarah queued for seven hours to get a free Rhode by Hailey Bieber lip balm over the weekend The pink photobooth proved to be so popular that members of the public had to queue for seven hour What's more, Everyman …

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8 months, 4 weeks ago

Shoppers are spending ‘billions’ on what they see on their feeds, research reveals social media's influence

Hindustan Times

The paradigm shift in lifestyle towards digital media has anchored our identities within the vicinity of social media. Social media is the new shopping center now, with shoppers willing to spend more on the items they see on their feeds. With social media’s personalised approach, consumers willingly spend more on the items they see on their social media feeds. A …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Tahira Kashyap says there is nothing wrong with Karan Johar’s brand of escapist cinema: ‘It’s beautiful’

Hindustan Times

Inspiration behind Sharmajee Ki Beti Sharmajee Ki Beti shows the journey of five women across different age groups. Your first few pieces of work or art usually come from a very strong place of observation or experience.” Tahira Kashyap emphasises on age-defined characters On being quizzed about her personal experiences which influenced her story while depicting diverse characters in Sharmajee …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Keeping children safe on social media: What parents should know to protect their kids

Associated Press

At what age should kids be on social media? For years, there has been a push among parents, educators and tech experts to wait to give children phones — and access to social media — until they are older, such as the “Wait Until 8th” pledge that has parents sign a pledge not to give their kids a smartphone until …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Keeping children safe on social media: What parents should know to protect their kids

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Here are some tips on staying safe, communicating and …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

Keeping children safe on social media: What parents should know to protect their kids

Associated Press

At what age should kids be on social media? For years, there has been a push among parents, educators and tech experts to wait to give children phones — and access to social media — until they are older, such as the “Wait Until 8th” pledge that has parents sign a pledge not to give their kids a smartphone until …

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9 months, 4 weeks ago

In their own words: What young people wish they'd known about social media

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But the things that people post on social media, …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Politics served with concise social media content

The Hindu

The nature of information dissemination is changing rapidly and India is not immune to these sweeping changes. In India, growing social media use in the vernacular languages, combined with a largely unregulated digital space and a highly competitive, polarised political environment, necessitates vigilance to manage disruptive misinformation. This decline is mirrored in the popularity of concise social media content, i.e., …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

Social media: Abstinence can boost self-esteem

Hindustan Times

A Canadian study has found that refraining from social media for a week can have a positive impact on one's body image. Young women are particularly vulnerable to internalizing certain ideas of beauty For many young people on social media platforms such as Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok, it's hard to escape the beauty ideals and standards that are circulating, and …

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1 year ago

Don't just ‘pop’ by—stay

Hindustan Times

"Have you ever found yourself flitting from one task to another, struggling to focus on a single thing for more than a few minutes? While the phenomenon was first noticed in 2011, it is back in the spotlight and gaining traction on social media like never before, thanks to London-based clinical psychologist Dr. Daniel Glazer’s viral TikTok videos on the …

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1 year ago

For social platforms, the outage was short. But people’s stories vanished, and that’s no small thing

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Once upon a time, there was a brief outage on some social media platforms. But the widespread attention given to the blanking of Meta’s Facebook, Instagram, Threads and Messenger platforms on Tuesday suggests another, perhaps less obvious tale: the one that shows that social media platforms, like the books or newspapers or insert-medium-here of other times in …

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