Inaugural UCLA Barbra Streisand Center lecture examines truth in the public sphere September 15, 2023 Streisand personally kicked off the event with remarks about the current American landscape.
Is it too late to change your mind? Study reveals ‘developmental window’ for thinking styles May 11, 2023 UCLA psychologists suggest that by 25, one’s mode of evaluating the truthfulness of information is pretty much set.
Zooming across the political divide July 20, 2022 Liberals and conservatives can have positive experiences when they talk politics over the video conferencing platform, a UCLA study shows.
Facebook whistleblower and director of ‘The Social Dilemma’ talk about social media’s impact April 26, 2022 Professor Ramesh Srinivasan joined Frances Haugen and Jeff Orlowski-Yang for the panel, which was part of UCLA’s Common Experience program.
Can TV shows help teens navigate bullying, depression and other mental health issues? May 24, 2021 Yes, says a new report by the UCLA Center for Scholars and Storytellers, but only when they approach these topics in a credible, supportive way.
UCLA-led video campaign focuses on multiracial solidarity for AAPI month May 19, 2021 New social media campaign was created by Professor Renee Tajima-Peña and alumnus Jeff Chang.
Tweens and TV: UCLA’s 50-year survey reveals the values kids learn from popular shows March 15, 2021 The messages kids glean from TV can influence their attitudes and behaviors as they grow into their teenage years and beyond, UCLA psychologists say.
Forget what you think you know about viral marketing, UCLA study suggests February 24, 2021 Simply targeting influencers and opinion makers isn’t always the best way to get your message across — advertising is key, says professor Gabriel Rossman.
Reddit shows people with kidney stones have been less likely to seek treatment during pandemic February 23, 2021 Research brief: According to posts on the discussion board, people have waited longer to visit a doctor.
Internet trends suggest COVID-19 spurred a return to earlier values and activities February 18, 2021 Online mentions of sourdough, sacrifice and death all surged as the pandemic took hold.
Study focuses on mental health of gay men amid pandemic February 8, 2021 The study found that those who have stayed in during the pandemic were 37% more likely to feel anxious than those who haven’t.
Want to improve care for breast cancer patients? Listen to what they say on Twitter February 2, 2021 Research brief: Chats on social media can serve as a timely source of data for policymakers aiming to enhance care and outcomes.
Are we using technology or are we being used? Q&A with UCLA’s Ramesh Srinivasan January 13, 2021 Information studies professor says the relationship among technology, politics and societies across the world needs to be reevaluated — now.