Digital addiction is a broad term for unhealthy behaviors related to spending too much time on the internet, in particular when a person cannot stop these behaviors despite experiencing negative consequences. The addiction can take many forms and is ...

Digital media overuse among youth is a growing concern. According to a recent survey by Pew Research Center, 95% of teens (aged 13-17) have access to a smartphone at home and 46% reported using the internet “almost constantly” (Pew Research Center, 2024a).

TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and computer games pose a more immediate threat to teens than alcohol and cannabis, according to new research in Germany, shedding light on the numbers of teens with dangerous and addictive digital media habits. "We are facing a ...

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. Last spring, a group of students at the University of Georgia came together to address what they saw as a growing issue: social media and ...

Social media users often lose track of time scrolling. Content creators like Olivia Unplugged and Cat Goetze are appearing on platforms to gently remind people about their screen time. They explain the psychology behind social media's addictive nature.

Steffanie, 33, is so traumatized by her past that she only feels safe online. But her family and friends worry that her online activity is causing harm. Matthew, 15, is surviving his teen years through his devices. His mother, Lina, in an effort to save ...