Research

What can families do about the growing influence of algorithmically-delivered content on youth’s development, preferences, and minds?

What are the risks and opportunities for forming a positive and healthy sense of self in a hyper-connected age?  

What relationship does digital media use have with depressive disorders in youth? Part two of a mental health series.

The first in a set of webinars investigating two of the most common mental health struggles of youth today: anxiety and depression. 

Many children and teens spend several hours daily on screens for entertainment. When does heavy use of digital media turn into an addiction, and what can parents do?

How should families determine whether a child is “ready” for a smartphone?

What *is* boredom exactly and what role does it play in cognition and development?

How is digital media providing unique ways for youth to advocate for more positive outcomes for themselves and their peers?

What are the functions of the social brain in childhood and what strategies can encourage healthy social development in youth?

How do extremists target youth? How does digital media impact polarization, and what steps can we take to limit the features of digital media that contribute to extremism in youth?