News Feature Channel: Social Media

Bruh, Using Slang to Vibe with Consumers Doesn't Slap for Brands

University of Iowa Tippie College of Business — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 22:30:52 EST

Brands that use contemporary slang in their marketing to connect with younger consumers usually just embarrass themselves.

Agility in Marketing Teams: An Analysis of Factors Influencing the Entry Decision Into a Trendy Social Network

Journal of Business Research — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 08:10:55 EST

Can You Tolerate Influencer Marketing? An Empirical Investigation of Live Streaming Viewership Reduction Related to Influencer Marketing

Journal of Business Research — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 09:20:41 EST

Social Media May Heighten Depression Severity in Youth

UT Southwestern Medical Center — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 18:20:05 EST

An emotional overattachment to social media may be associated with increased severity of mental health symptoms among young people being treated for depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts, according to researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

How to Protect Your Data, Privacy and Wallet: MSU Experts Can Provide Tips

Michigan State University — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 10:50:19 EST

Experts from Michigan State University's School of Criminal Justice at the College of Social Science are available to comment on the various forms of commonplace scams and how you can stay protected, including package delay scams, romance fraud, tax return scams and sextortion abuses.

TIPSHEET: Counseling Experts Present Latest Research at the 2025 ACA Conference & Expo, March 27-29 in Orlando, Florida

American Counseling Association — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 10:30:33 EST

More than 150 posters to be presented; counselors are available to comment on mental health topics ranging from substance use and addiction to wellness and self-care and more.

White-Collar Crimes: 'Fall from Grace' and the Stigma of Reentry into Society

Florida Atlantic University — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 08:30:32 EST

The study focused on how stigma, social background and emotional factors impact white-collar offenders as they transition into society after prison and how modern technology, including social media, intensifies the stigma of imprisonment. While white-collar offenders typically face less difficulty securing employment and housing, due to stronger social networks and resources, they experience heightened anxiety about social stigma, particularly through online exposure. Their middle-class status increases vulnerability to public shaming, leading many to seek mental health support to cope with these challenges.

Screen Time Spiked During the Pandemic

George Washington University — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 18:25:59 EST

Experts at the George Washington University can discuss all aspects of the debate over screen time.

Worse Weather Pushes People to Social Media

Association for Psychological Science — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 17:25:55 EST

New research shows that people post more on social media when bad weather hits, sometimes even more than during large social events in the United States.

SLU/YouGov Poll: Voters Support Local Control of Police Departments, Prohibiting Cell Phone and Social Media Access in Schools

Saint Louis University — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 10:00:52 EST

The February 2025 SLU/YouGov Poll surveyed 900 likely Missouri voters about their opinions regarding public safety, technology in schools, state income taxes, Missouri education issues, and matters considered by the Missouri state government.

Agility in Marketing Teams: An Analysis of Factors Influencing the Entry Decision Into a Trendy Social Network

Journal of Business Research — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 02:40:00 EST

Curious by Nature: Dr. Shevaun Neupert - How Stress Ages You

News — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 18:10:46 EST

We all experience stress, but did you know it could make you look and feel older? Research from Dr. Shevaun Neupert, a distinguished professor of psychology at North Carolina State University, reveals how daily stress impacts aging--and why a sense of control might be the key to reversing its effects.

Doomscrolling in a Time of Tariffs: Expert Insights on the �鶹��ý Cycle and Mental Health

McMaster University — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 09:40:55 EST

Constant access to news keeps us informed in a fast-moving world, but it's important to find ways to navigate the news cycle to protect our mental health, a McMaster sociologist says.

Predictors of Social Media Influencer Marketing Effectiveness: A Comprehensive Literature Review and Meta-Analysis

Journal of Business Research — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 09:30:17 EST

WashU Expert: Getting to Root of Rising Antisemitism in America

Washington University in St. Louis — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 17:40:36 EST

Fighting rising antisemitism in the U.S. will require a dramatic shift in civility and a renewed focus on teaching history and religion, according to Mark Oppenheimer, at the John C. Danforth Center on Religion and Politics at Washington University in St. Louis. "The humanities don't inoculate against hatred, but they give us the tools to fight it."

JMIR Aging Invites Submissions on the Social and Cultural Drivers of Health in Aging Adults

JMIR Publications — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 09:45:33 EST

JMIR Publications invites submissions to a new theme issue titled "Social and Cultural Drivers of Health in Aging Populations" in its premier open access journal JMIR Aging.

Rise of the sigma male: TikTok's new gender divide

Universite de Montreal — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:55:13 EST

The social-media platform has become a breeding ground for toxic narratives tied to sigma masculinity, breeding misogyny and hatred of other gender identities, according to researchers at UdeM.

New AI Model Detects Toxic Online Comments with 87% Accuracy

University of South Australia — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:15:44 EST

Computer scientists have developed a powerful machine learning model that can detect toxic social media comments with remarkable accuracy, paving the way for safer digital interactions.

New Software Will Help Combat Deep Fake Image Threats to Personal Security

University of Portsmouth — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 07:50:41 EST

Realistic images created by artificial intelligence (AI), including those generated from a text description and those used in video, pose a genuine threat to personal security. From identity theft to misuse of a personal image, spotting what's real and what's fake is getting harder and harder.

Is Retail Changing for Better or Worse? Q&A with Professor Joline Uichanco

University of Michigan Ross School of Business — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 12:00:14 EST

The U.S. retail market is an approximately 8-trillion-dollar industry and growing. One reason for this growth is the industry's increasingly innovative business practices. Technological innovations...