Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Researchers at MSU’s Health & Risk Communication Center receive a RAPID grant from the National Science Foundation to study the relationships among social norms and risk reduction behaviors…
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Monday, July 20, 2020
You might think social media is addictive, but how do certain platforms measure against one another? Researchers from Michigan State University and California State University–Fullerton conducted the first…
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Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Social media platforms can play an important role for teaching students already hard-wired into the tools and for advancing teacher professional development, says a Michigan State University researcher…
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Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Fake news, hate speech and misinformation is creeping through all social media platforms. With more and more people relying on social media for as a source for news,…
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Sunday, May 17, 2020
As public health officials are encouraging social distancing to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus strain, COVID-19, many Americans are practicing social isolation. But what does this…
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Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Contrary to popular belief, using social media and the internet regularly could improve mental health among adults and help fend off serious psychological distress, such as depression and…
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Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Students’ desire to express themselves freely can get them in big trouble – suspensions, expulsions, arrests and even lawsuits – because social media has blurred the lines and…
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Thursday, January 10, 2019
New research from Michigan State University shows a connection between social media use and impaired risky decision-making, which is commonly deficient in substance addiction. “Around one-third of humans…
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Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Governments and police forces around the world need to beware of the harm caused by mass and social media following terror events. In a new report, leading counter-terrorism…
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Wednesday, April 4, 2018
Tweeting praise or criticism gives you more power – and can pose a greater potential threat – than you may know, according to Michigan State University research. That’s…
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