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Did You Know That Teens Who Feel Good also Do Good Online?

A study in Journal of Happiness Studies reveals that girls who are happy after they come home from school, or have a mother who is happy after she comes home from work, also feel happy at home later

Playing for Profit? Food Education Game Only Temporarily Boosts Tweens’ Food Knowledge

The large number of tweens not meeting the recommendations for a healthy diet is alarming and suggests nutrition education is crucial. The Alien Health Game is designed for this purpose and teaches

Media Multitasking: Problematic for Some, Beneficial for Others

A study in Computers in Human Behavior among young adults shows that media multitasking and intense digital media use have negative consequences for their psychological well-being.

Crushing on Celebrities: Teens’ Imaginary Romance With Media Figures Could Have Unwanted Side Effects

Remember the “Bieber Fever”? It is the ultimate example of a teenage celebrity crush. Crushes like these can extend to other media personalities, such as movie actors and sports players, and

Can a Smartphone App Train Peer Influencers to Promote Physical Activity Among Their Peers?

Some teens have more influence than others when it comes to a peer group’s health behaviors. These "peer influencers” are promising targets for eHealth and mHealth interventions.

How to Protect Yourself from Facebook Addiction

With the rise of Facebook, a new sort of addiction is born: the Facebook Addiction Disorder (FAD). A study in Computer in Human Behavior reveals that young adults who use Facebook and experience

The Power of Peer Influencers: Influential Children Can Make Classmates Drink More Water

A study in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health shows that using influential children to promote water drinking on a Caribbean Island can increase other children’s

An App a Day Keeps The Doctor Away: Gaming Apps With Characters Teach Preschoolers About Healthy Diet

More and more gaming apps teach children about healthy eating. According to a study in Games for Health Journal, it is important to use characters in these apps. The study shows that playing apps in

Are you sleeping? How Sneaky Media Use After Bedtime Relates to Preschoolers’ Sleep

Ever thought your preschooler was sound asleep, but when you went into their room to check on them, you found your child watching television in secret?