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Loughborough University Study Reveals Social Media Pressure Is Discouraging Teen Girls from Posting on Instagram

(IN BRIEF) New research from Loughborough University reveals that teenage girls face intense pressure to appear perfect on Instagram, often leading them to avoid posting altogether. The study introduces the concept of “expressive stasis,” where users want to share content … Read the full press release

University of Cambridge and NHS Digital Study Reveals Key Differences in Social Media Use Among Adolescents with Mental Health Conditions

(IN BRIEF) A new study from the University of Cambridge has revealed that adolescents with mental health conditions, particularly those with anxiety and depression, use social media differently than their peers. The research shows that these young people spend more … Read the full press release