Tag: Social media
Half of people get news from social media, Ofcom claims
Half of UK adults get their news from social media, according to research. But social media platforms tend to be rated least favourably for quality, accuracy, trustworthiness and impartiality, Ofcom […]
Scroll Free September: Could you live a month without social media?
Social media users are being urged to give up platforms such as Instagram and Twitter for an entire month, as part of the second annual Scroll Free September campaign. The […]
Increased screen time ‘linked to growth in teenage depression’
Increased social media use and television viewing are linked to worsening teenage depression, researchers say. The more time adolescents spend on social media and in front of the television, the […]
Instagram asks bullies to think twice before posting
Instagram has unveiled an anti-bullying initiative following high-profile cases such as the death of British teenager Molly Russell. The social media site has started rolling out a new feature that […]
What is TikTok?
TikTok is the latest video-sharing app attracting millions of people worldwide – but it’s not without its share of controversy. The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has said it is […]
Church of England launches social media guidelines
The Church of England has published social media guidelines for the first time in a bid to tackle online abuse and misleading content. The Archbishop of Canterbury is unveiling the […]
Telegram confirms cyber attack on its messaging platform
Messaging platform Telegram has confirmed it was the target of a cyber attack but said it was aimed at disrupting the service rather than an attempt to steal user data. […]
Two year olds using social media, research suggests
Children as young as two are accessing social media, service practitioners from across the country have suggested – leading to fears that more young people are becoming addicted. More than […]
Effects of social media on teenagers’ life satisfaction ‘trivial in size’
The effects of social media on the life satisfaction of teenagers are “trivial” in size, a new study suggests. Spending more time on sites such as Facebook has a limited […]
Social media makes teenagers less lonely, claims survey
Nearly half of all UK teenagers believe that using social media makes them feel less lonely, despite concerns from parents, new research shows. The TalkTalk Teenage Loneliness and Technology report […]
