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 […]
Written by: Meisi Li Through an interdisciplinary research approach and collaboration with multiple critical stakeholders, the Social Media and Adolescent Research Team (SMAHRT) is dedicated to evaluating the benefits and risks of adolescent social media use. “SMAHRT was awarded its first R01 grant, Using Media to Understand Mechanisms of Behavior Change, in 2011,” said Dr. […]
This July, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) launched a new version of their Family Media Plan to help parents and teens customize their family’s digital health priorities. Dr. Megan Moreno and the SMAHRTeam have worked with the AAP in the development of the Family Media Plan since its initial launch. The tool was first […]