Tweens and TV: UCLA’s 50-year survey reveals the values kids learn from popular shows
The messages kids glean from TV can influence their attitudes and behaviors as they grow into their teenage years and beyond, UCLA psychologists say.
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Forget what you think you know about viral marketing, UCLA study suggests
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
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
Online mentions of sourdough, sacrifice and death all surged as the pandemic took hold.
Study focuses on mental health of gay men amid pandemic
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
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
Information studies professor says the relationship among technology, politics and societies across the world needs to be reevaluated — now.