Written By: Isabel Garlough-Shah Since 2019, researchers at SMAHRT have investigated the topic of bullying in news media. The purpose of the initial research was to understand how news media cover sensitive topics such as bullying and cyberbullying. Exploring this type of media is essential as past research has shown how news coverage on subjects […]
Written by: Garrett Waterman With the advent of the ever increasing importance of technology in daily life, many people are questioning the effects of this relatively new medium. In this new digital age, the majority of Americans are spending a significant portion of their time in front of a screen. While many news outlets fixate […]
Written by: Quinlan Alfredson In 2021, 84% of 18-29 year-olds reported that they used at least one social media site. With social media usage on the rise, researchers have been working hard to discover how these platforms can affect mental health. Current news media is fast to draw the conclusion that social media usage is […]