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. , […]
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. […]
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 […]