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- - - Our research primarily focuses on examining the relationship between interactive media technologies and development, particularly on young people’s physical, mental, and social health.
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- - - We translate research into resources designed to further our mission of promoting positive and healthy digital media experiences for young people.
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- - - We believe that by following the science, we can create an empathetic and respectful world in which our kids can grow up healthy, smart, and kind.

Association Between Social Media Use and Substance Use Among Middle and High School-Aged Youth

Liu, J., Charmaraman, L., & Bickham, D. (2024). Association Between Social Media Use and Substance Use Among Middle and High School-Aged Youth. Substance use & misuse, 59(7), 1039–1046. https://doi.org/10.1080/10826084.2024.2320372

We believe that by following the science, we can create an empathetic and respectful world in which our kids can grow up healthy, smart, and kind.

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