Social media exploitation erodes trust
Social media platforms in Australia are vulnerable to exploitation by foreign actors for commercial, political, and strategic reasons, according to new analysis. A review published in […]
Teens need to ‘get smart’ on social media
New research indicates that social media is leading young adolescent girls and boys down a worrying path towards developing body image issues and eating disorder behaviours […]
Social media influencing young boys’ body attitudes
The endless endorsement of particular body images and physical attributes on social media is influencing how young boys view themselves in the modern age, according to […]
Reading patterns in Facebook threads
How can you best navigate a relatively new form of conversation, where the speaker’s eyes or facial expressions are never seen, and replies can come either […]
From cause to cure? Social media for wellbeing
Doctors could consider “social prescribing” to support mental wellbeing, suggest leading psychiatry researchers in Australia and the US. In a hyperconnected world at work and home, depression […]
PEACE Pack takes on cyberbullies and trolls
A new manual focusing on cyberbullying and social networking hazards has been added to Flinders University’s internationally acclaimed PEACE Pack. The comprehensive new 40-page booklet with […]
Healthy Minds rollout stems from psych research
One thousand adolescents across Australia will participate in a trial designed to prevent and reduce the risk of depression, anxiety and eating disorders. The Healthy Minds […]
I get by with a little help from my friends
In the world of social media, personal marketing and self-promotion, choosing the right profile picture can be a challenge. Everyone wants to make a good first […]
Women prefer health and fitness, not perfection
Images of fit, toned bodies on social media claim to provide fitness inspiration, but millions of photos tagged #fitspo could be having the opposite effect. A […]