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Sensationalism, controversy, and misinformation outperform factual reporting, eroding trust in journalism and deepening societal divisions. Three journalists weigh in.

Sociologist Zeynep Tufekci said social media is less about meaningful engagement than bonding with like-minded people and mocking perceived opponents. She notes, "belonging is stronger than facts." ...

Last year, a survey by the Girl Scouts revealed that nearly 74 percent of girls agreed that their female peers tried to make themselves look 'cooler than they are' on social media. An APA report ...

Similarly, recognize that not everything you consume on social media is based on facts. Ultimately, try not to be swayed by other peoples’ opinions and always try to fact-check and develop your ...

The facts are well-known at this point (Haidt, 2024): Beginning around 2010, large numbers of American teens bought smartphones and opened social media accounts. Since 2010, rates of anxiety, ...