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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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- - - Our initiatives are designed to advance our vision of an empathetic and respectful world in which our kids can grow up healthy, smart, and kind.
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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.

Social media use in the context of the Personal Social Media Ecosystem Framework

Carter, M. C., Cingel, D. P., Ruiz, J. B., & Wartella, E. (2022). Social media use in the context of the Personal Social Media Ecosystem Framework. Journal of Communication. https://doi.org/10.1093/joc/jqac038

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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