Browse recent news stories from the University of Michigan, as well as from respected outlets around the nation, about the most popular social media platforms, tools and trends.

  1. Deleting Facebook Won’t Fix the Problem

    When we tell people to get off the platform, we recast a political issue as a willpower issue.

  2. The Cruelty of Call-Out Culture

    How not to do social change.

  3. The Scary Reality Of Netflix’s ‘You’, Stalking, And What You Post On Social Media

    There seems to be a blurred line between love and obsession and it makes me (and plenty of other people I know) question everything I’ve known about social media.

  4. How to Keep Your Smartphone from Hurting Your Relationships

    A mindful relationship with our phones is the key to balancing in-person interactions and online activity. Here are six ways to limit screen time in order to be more present in our real-world relationships.

  5. Online Abuse Threatens Women Of Color The Most, A New Study Shows

    Here Are The Hard Numbers Showing Women Of Color Face More Abuse Online.

  6. Depression in girls linked to higher use of social media

    Research suggests link between social media use and depressive symptoms was stronger for girls compared with boys.

  7. Parents, kids spend more time discussing how to use mobile technology than talking about content

    One of the of the biggest modern parenting challenges is monitoring a child’s online activity. A UM-led study found that parents spend more time talking with kids about the mechanics of using their devices than they do about the content they’re consuming.

  8. Teens’ Social Media Habits and Experiences

    Teens credit social media for helping to build stronger friendships and exposing them to a more diverse world, but they express concern that these sites lead to drama and social pressure

  9. Teens Say Social Media Isn’t As Bad For Them As You Might Think

    A majority of today’s teens — the first to grow up with such complete smartphone and social media penetration — say it helps them with friendships and actually makes them feel good.

  10. Does Netflix’s ‘13 Reasons Why’ Influence Teen Suicide? Survey Asks At-Risk Youths

    Half of suicidal adolescent show viewers in a hospital sample say the controversial television series contributed to their suicide risk, a new report finds.