​In a rapidly evolving digital world, there is growing interest in the impact of digital technologies, including social media, on the mental health of young people, and researchers are under…

The cognitive processes driving social media use could be key to understanding social media’s impact. Here, the authors develop a computational model of real-world social media behaviour, identifying ...

🎉 Congratulations to Georgia Turner on receiving a 2026 Psychology of Technology Institute Dissertation Award! 🎓🏆 The annual awards recognise exceptional doctoral research that advances our understan...

Since January, Professor Amy Orben Buckley has contributed oral evidence to three House of Commons Select Committee inquiries: ·      Culture, Media and Sport Committee (13 Jan 2026) ·      Science, I...

Potential screen time benefits for children must be weighed against the risks

This report reviews key studies and meta-analyses that are directly relevant to those interested in the quality of evidence underlying current policy proposals for an under-16s social media ban. It outlines a review of keystone studies, and is not an exhaustive evaluation of the potential policy options available. This report also focuses specifically on mental health and well-being outcomes, as this is our team’s area of expertise. As such, other developmental or health outcomes that may be affected by social media restrictions are not reviewed here.

Guidance for parents on managing screen time for under 5s. Learn what's recommended and how to build healthy habits from an early age.

The government will interview the young people and their parents before and after they try the limits to assess their impact.

The government will interview the young people and their parents before and after they try the limits to assess their impact.

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A trial that will put a daily limit on the social media use of thousands of Bradford teenagers is set to begin this year. It will be the largest study yet to investigate whether use of these online pl...

Miles Hewstone, who quit in 2019 but retained his emeritus titles for years, is accused of making unwanted advances towards students and researchers

Miles Hewstone, who quit in 2019 but retained his emeritus titles for years, is accused of making unwanted advances towards students and researchers

We need transparency standards for social media research that involves companies

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The university has repeatedly been slow to act against male academics accused of sexual misconduct and inappropriate behavior, a Bloomberg investigation found.

Expert guidance shaping digital media questions in upcoming Adolescent Health Study.