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An international research initiative to improve social media policies for youth well-being

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PROMISE @promiseproject.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Yesterday, the EU presented plans for stricter age-based rules for social media use. Includes - a ban for under-13s - “mini accounts” for 13–15-year-olds under parental supervision with time limits - A separate Digital Fairness Act targeting addictive design features. ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
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EU KIDS Act to restrict social media platforms\' access to children in the EU
Today, the European Commission has adopted the EU KIDS Act to enhance the online safety of children throughout the Union.
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PROMISE @promiseproject.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Check out the new issue of 3+3, the PROMISE newsletter: massmailer.univie.ac.at/action/mlr/p... In this issue: - a chat with Dr. Elisabeth Staksrud of @eukidsonline.bsky.social, - exciting updates on our December conference, hosted by @dmh-group.bsky.social, and - a recommended reading list
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PROMISE @promiseproject.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
RELEVANT: On Sept. 16 Ursula von der Leyen will present the EU strategy toward social media regulation.
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PROMISE @promiseproject.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Every successful research project is driven by dedicated folks asking important questions. In our Behind the Research series we introduce the researchers helping shape PROMISE. Meet @georgiaturner.bsky.social. www.linkedin.com/posts/every-...
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Every successful research project is driven by dedicated folks asking important questions. In our Behind the Research series, we introduce the researchers helping shape PROMISE. Meet Georgia… | PROM...
Every successful research project is driven by dedicated folks asking important questions. In our Behind the Research series, we introduce the researchers helping shape PROMISE. Meet Georgia Turner,...
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PROMISE @promiseproject.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
“Children need safer digital environments, not fewer opportunities to participate.” EU Kids Online’s new report queried 29,169 children aged 9–16 in 19 European countries to examine their views about social media age bans. www.lse.ac.uk/media-and-co...
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Digital Mental Health Group, Cambridge @dmh-group.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
📣 We're looking for young people aged 10–12 to join a 1-hour focus group in Cambridge on social media use and design. 🎁 Participants will receive a £15 Amazon voucher. Interested? Register here: cambridge.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... Please share! #Research #YouthVoice #DigitalMentalHealth
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PROMISE @promiseproject.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Every successful research project is driven by dedicated folks asking important questions. In our Behind the Research series we introduce the researchers helping shape PROMISE. www.linkedin.com/posts/every-...
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Every successful research project is driven by dedicated folks asking important questions. In our Behind the Research series we introduce the researchers helping shape PROMISE. Meet Eva Ziegltrum… |...
Every successful research project is driven by dedicated folks asking important questions. In our Behind the Research series we introduce the researchers helping shape PROMISE. Meet Eva Ziegltrum, a...
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PROMISE @promiseproject.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
We're proud to partner with the European Platform of Regulatory Authorities (EPRA). These types of partnerships help to ensure that digital policy is informed by robust evidence. Follow us on LinkedIn for more info and regular project updates: www.linkedin.com/posts/promis...
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PROMISE is proud to collaborate with the European Platform of Regulatory Authorities (EPRA) as one of our project partners. EPRA brings together 56 regulatory authorities from 47 countries across… |...
PROMISE is proud to collaborate with the European Platform of Regulatory Authorities (EPRA) as one of our project partners. EPRA brings together 56 regulatory authorities from 47 countries across Eu...
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PROMISE @promiseproject.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
IMPORTANT: European Commission in favor of minimum age limits for social media use.
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PROMISE @promiseproject.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Call for Abstracts! Submit your abstract for the upcoming conference, New Directions in Social Media Research: 7-8 December 2026, Cambridge, UK with keynote speakers @sonialivingstone.bsky.social, @rogierk.bsky.social, and Dr. Henry Shevlin Deadline: August 2 sites.google.com/view/social-...
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A two-day conference bringing together international researchers studying technology-mediated social experiences, to explore new directions in research, emerging methods, and evidence-based policy.
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PROMISE @promiseproject.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Are new regulations for social media long overdue? Join our PROMISE colleague @evaziegltrum.bsky.social at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg on 26 June for an interactive discussion on social media regulation, platform design, and youth well-being. (1/2)
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PROMISE @promiseproject.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Greetings from #ICA26! During the event Team PROMISE: - Shared updates on WP2 scoping review of policy measures - Joined the pre-conference, "Children’s Rights Under Pressure in a Digital World" - Met with partners @sonialivingstone.bsky.social and @masurphil.bsky.social - Explored Cape Town
@tobiasdienlin.com @kathrinkarsay.bsky.social @katharinarupp.bsky.social @adrianmeier.bsky.social @evaziegltrum.bsky.social
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PROMISE @promiseproject.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
The Spring 2026 edition of the 3+3 Newsletter is out now (massmailer.univie.ac.at/action/mlr/p...). This issue covers: - Recent changes in European youth digital policy, - PROMISE at the CHANSE-Norface Conference, - The PhD & student researchers behind PROMISE (1/2)
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Georgia Turner @georgiaturner.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
🚨 CALL FOR ABSTRACTS 🚨 1/ We invite proposals for posters and symposia for the New Directions in Social Media Research conference at St John’s College, University of Cambridge (7–8 Dec 2026). We especially welcome future-facing research on how the social world is changing in the digital age.
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Digital Mental Health Group, Cambridge @dmh-group.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
New from @orbenamy.bsky.social on BOLD (Jacobs Foundation): “What is the recommended screen limit for young children - and why?” “Many parents feel they are making high-stakes decisions with very little clear guidance" A look at the evidence & its limits. 🔗 boldscience.org/whats-the-re...
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What’s the recommended screen limit for young children – and why?
Potential screen time benefits for children must be weighed against the risks
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Digital Mental Health Group, Cambridge @dmh-group.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Since January, Prof @orbenamy.bsky.social has given evidence to three UK Parliament select committees (Culture, Media & Sport; Science, Innovation & Technology; Education), helping bring research into policy debates on social media and young people. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
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Since January, Professor Amy Orben Buckley has contributed oral evidence… | Digital Mental Health Group - Cambridge
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...
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PROMISE @promiseproject.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
On 8 April, the @coe.int adopted a new Recommendation on online safety & user empowerment (CM/Rec(2026)4). Notably, it places strong emphasis on young people’s rights, safety, and participation online. 📄 Full text: search.coe.int/cm#{%22CoEId... (1/3)
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Tobias Dienlin @tobiasdienlin.com · 21/04/2026
Great report by @orbenamy.bsky.social, @georgiaturner.bsky.social et al on the current evidence base of social media bans/reductions on adolescent mental heath.
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Amy Orben @orbenamy.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
UKgov publishes new screen time guidance for under 5s 👨‍🍼 <2s: Avoid screens except shared activities 👶 2-5s: Try for less than 1hr a day 📱 Choose safe, slow-paced content 🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Lead by example 🛌 Have screen-free areas/times Glad to have contributed. Parent guidance and research report linked below.
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PROMISE @promiseproject.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Austria's administration decided to implement a social media ban until age 14. www.derstandard.at/story/300000...
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Koalition führt Social Media-Verbot bis 14 Jahre ein
Keine Klarnamenpflicht, Social Media-Verbot wird mit Lehrplanreform gekoppelt: Weniger Latein im Unterricht, dafür soll es in Schulen mehr Medienkompetenz geben
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PROMISE @promiseproject.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
PROMISE at the Cambridge Festival! PhD researcher @georgiaturner.bsky.social recently presented her work at “Lonely Planet – Are We Experiencing a New Global Health Crisis?” (1/3)
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Tobias Dienlin @tobiasdienlin.com · 25/03/2026
„When lawyers for Kaley told Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, that her longest single day of use stretched to 16 hours, he denied that it was evidence of an addiction. Instead, he called a teenager spending most hours of the day on Instagram "problematic".“ www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Meta and YouTube found liable in social media addiction trial
A woman has been awarded $3m in a verdict that could have implications for hundreds of other cases in the US.
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Tobias Dienlin @tobiasdienlin.com · 25/03/2026
„the gen. office will seek additional financial penalties & court-mandated changes to Meta’s platforms that “offer stronger protections for children” s/a moving predators from the platform, & protecting minors from encrypted comm. that shield bad actors” [abbr] www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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Meta ordered to pay $375m after being found liable in child exploitation case
New Mexico hails ‘historic’ win after jury finds firm misled consumers over safety and enabled harm against users
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Sander van der Linden @profsanderlinden.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Los Angeles trial verdict also just in: Meta and Google found liable for negligence and designing addictive social media features www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Meta and YouTube found liable in social media addiction trial
A woman has been awarded $3m in a verdict that could have implications for hundreds of other cases in the US.
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Georgia Turner @georgiaturner.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Looking forward to presenting our research on digital technology use and wellbeing at this session today, free to attend if you're in Cambridge! www.festival.cam.ac.uk/events/lonel... @promiseproject.bsky.social
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The lonely planet: Are we experiencing a new global health crisis?
We live in an age of unprecedented digital connection – yet loneliness is rising across all stages of life. What’s driving this paradox? And what does it mean for our health, our relationships and
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Sander van der Linden @profsanderlinden.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Meta ordered to pay 375 million after being found liable by a jury in New Mexico in one of the child exploitation cases for misleading consumers about the safety of their platforms. www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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Meta ordered to pay $375m after being found liable in child exploitation case
New Mexico hails ‘historic’ win after jury finds firm misled consumers over safety and enabled harm against users
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PROMISE @promiseproject.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Invitation to join the PROMISE Youth Advisory Board! We’re looking for young people (10–25 years old) from Austria, Estonia, Germany, Spain & the UK to contribute to research on digital well-being across Europe (1/3)
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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 05/03/2026
Today, I hosted the first meeting of a special panel on child safety online. For decades, we have made the real world safer for children and we must do the same in the digital world. The positive opportunities that technology offers cannot come at the cost of their safety, health or happiness.
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Tobias Dienlin @tobiasdienlin.com · 27/02/2026
Title: "Ban, Improve, or Ignore? Social Media Regulation From a Communication Research Perspective". Last week I gave my inaugural lecture at University of Zurich, @ikmz.bsky.social. Now online on YouTube.
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Ban, improve, or ignore? Social Media Regulation from a Communication Research Perspective
YouTube video by Prof. Dr. Tobias Dienlin
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Tobias Dienlin @tobiasdienlin.com · 09/02/2026
Monday next week, 5 pm, I’ll deliver my UZH inaugural lecture. Title: „Ban, improve, or ignore? Social Media Regulation from a Communication Research Perspective“ The talk is open to the public: you can join either on-site or via live-stream. Details, see: www.uzh.ch/de/events/ag...
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Aktuelle Veranstaltungen
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PROMISE @promiseproject.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Our first issue of the PROMISE 3+3 Newsletter is out - a new way to follow our research on social media policies, and youth well-being! 1/4
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Tobias Dienlin @tobiasdienlin.com · 19/01/2026
Today, we presented the main results of the mental health days study 2025 (N = 8.177). Results > In May 2025, Austria implemented a nationwide smartphone-ban at schools > Compared to 2024, smartphone use went down by 30 mins > Life satisfaction went up (5.36 to 5.52) > Depression sank (15% to 12%)
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Tobias Dienlin @tobiasdienlin.com · 19/01/2026
Starting now: press conference where we present the Mental Health Days Study 2025. Livestream/rewatch: www.mentalhealthdays.eu
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PROMISE @promiseproject.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Happy New Year from Team PROMISE! ✨ As we step into 2026, we’re looking ahead to some key milestones. We’ll finalize our scoping review (WP1) - bringing together fragmented social media policy proposals and identifying evidence gaps across Europe and beyond. (1/3)
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PROMISE @promiseproject.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
Welcome to Bluesky, @evaziegltrum.bsky.social 👋
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PROMISE @promiseproject.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
🎉 The PROMISE project now has an official website! This is where we’ll be sharing updates on our research into social media, platform design, and youth well-being - plus news, team info, and open-access outputs as they’re released. 🔗 promiseproject.univie.ac.at
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Garvin Brod @garvinbrod.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
Curious about how smartphones shape children’s development? We’re recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher for 3(+2) years for a cutting-edge randomized controlled trial conducted in collaboration with @orbenamy.bsky.social and her team. iwm-tuebingen.de/en/career/jo...
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Georgia Turner @georgiaturner.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
In the 2020 Election Project, Meta collaborated w/ academics to study how FB impacts elections. ⬇️ @aanixel.bsky.social, @fassiluisa.bsky.social & I argue that such research collaborations, w/ clear conflicts of interest, should be regulated. Would love to hear thoughts!💬 www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
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We need transparency standards for social media research that involves companies | PNAS
We need transparency standards for social media research that involves companies
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PROMISE @promiseproject.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
We just wrapped an energizing 2-day workshop in Nuremberg - the first in-person meeting of the full PROMISE team! Hosted by our colleagues at Friedrich-Alexander University, the meetup marked a first milestone in our 3-year international project. (1/4)
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PROMISE @promiseproject.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Starting our first workshop on theory with a view …
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PROMISE @promiseproject.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
🚨 Big news from Brussels: The @europarl.europa.eu has voted overwhelmingly in favor of a resolution calling for a minimum age of 16 for access to social media: www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres... (1/4)
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Children should be at least 16 to access social media, say MEPs | News | European Parliament
MEPs are calling for ambitious EU action to protect minors online, including an EU-wide minimum age of 16 and bans on the most harmful addictive practices.
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PROMISE @promiseproject.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
This week, PROMISE outreach and policy impact coordinator Jen Adams from the Comms Policy Collaborative, attended #MozFest2025 where this year's theme was 'unlearning'. (1/3)
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PROMISE @promiseproject.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
PROMISE is a collaborative initiative. Together with our partners, we are: - Connecting researchers, youth, policymakers, and civil society,
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PROMISE @promiseproject.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
How can we contribute to social media policies that truly protect and empower young people? Our five Work Packages (WP) form the backbone of our research:
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PROMISE @promiseproject.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
The PROMISE research initiative: where youth, well-being, policy, and data intersect. We study how social media policies can protect, empower, and support youth in today’s digital world. #PROMISEproject
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PROMISE @promiseproject.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
On World Mental Health Day we’re launching PROMISE, a research project exploring youth well-being and social media policies. We aim to understand how these policies affect young people online and develop data-driven recommendations to support their well-being.
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