Research and Recommendations

Stay up-to-date with current research being published and studies being conducted; team-members also give recommendations based on studies, as well as share their own opinion pieces.

History of Cannabis Advertising and Social Media Study
Written by: Meisi Li According to the latest World Drug Report by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, the
A New Frontier: Experimental Studies
Written by: Garrett Waterman In a concerted effort to improve our understanding of the associations between youth, technology, social media,
Effects of Cyberbullying Coverage: Where News Needs to Improve
Written By: Isabel Garlough-Shah Since 2019, researchers at SMAHRT have investigated the topic of bullying in news media. The purpose
The Benefits of Collaboration: TAM Data Consortium
Written by: Garrett Waterman With the advent of the ever increasing importance of technology in daily life, many people are
Social media as a tool: How young adults can use social media to their advantage
Written by: Quinlan Alfredson In 2021, 84% of 18-29 year-olds reported that they used at least one social media site.
SMAHRT Studies: Problematic Internet Usage
Problematic internet usage (PIU) is defined as internet use that is risky, excessive or impulsive in nature leading to adverse
Token Compliance: A Content Analysis of Cannabis Company Adherence to Marketing Requirements in Four States
Cannabis for adult non-medical use was legalized in Washington in 2013, and ongoing SMAHRT research noticed a risk in cannabis
A Guide to Research Paper Writing from a SMAHRT Intern
By: Lekha Pillarisetti As far as I can remember, I have always been invested in some type of research. Whether
Instagram shop: What you should know
By Arohi Gadagkar In November of 2020, Instagram rearranged its homepage, replacing the posts tab with a shop tab. Now,
Assessing TikTok Algorithm: Tips on Curating a Personalized “For You Page”
By: Katie Raynes The platform of TikTok has tremendous reach, with about 1 billion monthly users, and has an especially