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Anti-Cyberbullying Messages on Facebook: Most Successful With a Positive Tone

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Students Often Distracted by Communication Technologies While Studying

Communication technologies are an important part of students’ lives. Today’s student spends a great amount of time using smartphones, laptops, and computers... even while studying.

Desire to Be Popular Drives Young People’s Social Media Use

Young adults use social networking sites (SNSs) to present themselves and to keep in touch with their friends. Many researchers have tried to find out what someone’s personality has to do with the …

Girls on Facebook: A Fine Line Between Being Accepted or Judged

Social network sites offer unique potential for girls to present themselves and express their identity. However, a Journal of Communication Inquiry study reveals that girls are often...

Online Friendships and Internet Addiction – Who’s at Risk?

19 February 2013

The internet gives great opportunities to conduct or maintain friendships. While many are enthusiastic about this relatively new communication tool, there are concerns as well.

Facebook Status Updates Can Signal Depression in Students

07 February 2013

For many young people Facebook is by far the most used place to express irritations, feelings, and emotions. In their status updates, some refer to feelings of depression, anxiety and even suicide.

iPad Makes Children Enthusiastic to Learn But Doesn’t Ensure Higher Grades

05 February 2013

Since the iPad was introduced in 2010, more and more schools have become interested in the use of the wireless device for educational purposes. A study presented at the…

Teens More Often Victimized by School Bullies Than by Cyber Bullies

10 January 2013

In the last few years cyberbullying has received a lot of attention. But is this switch in focus to online bullying justified? A study in Complementary Pediatrics reveals that...

Social Networking Makes Children Share Their Secrets

27 November 2012

Worldwide, more and more children find their way around the Internet. This development is mirrored by concerns about children’s online privacy. This study in Young Consumers….

Different People, Different Experiences – Teens Talk About Online Friendships And Identity

13 November 2012

Most teens have grown up with new media technologies, such as the internet and mobile phones. It might not be surprising that a lot of them indicate that they can’t live without these new technologies