Welcome to the Hot Topics blog! The mission and vision of this blog is to share information about our team and current social media research to discuss both the positive and negative aspects that social media can have on today’s youth.
As a team, we are excited to be able to share our thoughts with you all!
Latest Posts
- NEW STUDY: Associations Between Social Media Use and Anxiety Among Adolescents: A Systematic Review Study
Written By: Matt Gatland Brad Kerr recently authored a study he led with other SMAHRTies, titled “Associations Between Social Media Use and Anxiety Among Adolescents: A Systematic Review Study”, which was published in October in the Journal of Adolescent Health. The review was conducted between January 2021 and August 2023, and encompassed 32 studies that […] - An In Depth Look Into Systematic Reviews
Have you ever heard seemingly contradictory research about social media and adolescent health? For scientists, writing a systematic review is one way they can make sense of this. A systematic review is defined as a methodology that integrates all relevant work and content published on a subject, synthesized into one comprehensive review (Moore, K. , […] - My SMAHRT Experience: Passion, Research, and Community
Euphoria rushes over me as my eyes dart across the screen. It’s the same feeling I had when I first brought my dog home or when I took a sip of the best bubble tea I’ve ever had. I grip my hands in excitement and rush out to the parking lot to call my mom. […] - NEW STUDY: Smarphone Use Can Improve Moods
Drs. Matt Minich and Megan Moreno recently published a research study in PLOS ONE titled “Real-world adolescent smartphone use is associated with improvements in mood: An ecological momentary assessment study.” A group of 253 adolescent participants completed an Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) procedure that measured their smartphone use and mood. The study was among the […]