We are taking a multi-pronged, data-driven approach to address questions around tech and social media use such as:
Is there an actual causal link between widespread technology use and the rising mental health crisis in children and young adults? If so, when does technology use become excessive and detrimental? Does tech and social media use have different effects on different subpopulations and in different environments? What are the underlying mechanisms that lead to these impacts?
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Depression is associated with higher sensitivity to social media rewards
Dan-Mircea Mirea, Judith N. Mildner, Sean W. Kelley, Claire M. Gillan, Erik C. Nook, and Yael Niv.
PsyArXiv Preprints. 2024