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Daily Archives: April 10, 2024

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Caring about appearance in selfies associated with higher depressive symptoms in teens

Study SummariesBy Kristen WallApril 10, 2024

For many adolescents, taking selfies, or photographs of oneself, is an extremely common act. Often, these selfies are then posted on social media, where feedback can be received in the form of likes, comments, and other reactions from peers.

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The brains of teens who frequently check social media become increasingly sensitive to the anticipation of social feedback

Study SummariesBy Kristen WallApril 10, 2024

Social media platforms allow adolescents to have unprecedented opportunities for social interaction during a critical developmental period when their brains are especially sensitive to social feedback.

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