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Changing the world through activism: what, why, and how

... systems of oppression such as class inequity shape social values and practices that cause widespread suffering. These systems ... focuses on working within existing systems to amplify support for social and political causes, often at lower risk and cost, while ... / more

Viral and harmful: Violence in media and its impact on empathy

... up. Research shows that consuming violent content on social media often does not provoke the intense emotions one might expect. ... -  that is, the feeling of connectedness and mutual support among individuals.  Impact of digital violence on empathy   ... / more

Social media use towards self-diagnosing and health anxiety

... and diagnoses online, namely on algorithmically-dominated social media platforms. While this can be an empowering process for ... & van de Laar, M. A. (2009). Participation in online patient support groups endorses patients’ empowerment. Patient Education and ... / more

Scrolling against hate: Developing critical media competence to counter online antisemitism

... Editorial assistant: Zoey Chapman . Social media connects – but also divides. This article explores how ... perspectives familiarize young adults with Jewish voices and support their use in own civic engagement, fostering inclusive and respectful ... / more

Covert control: How political elites and influencers use manipulation on social media

... of users like politicians and political influencers on social media demonstrates their power and sway over public discourse ... political and social causes to their audiences by expressing support for them and endorsing them implicitly or explicitly [4]. These users ... / more

Dressed for the feed: The psychology of fashion in a filtered world

... Fashion balances expression and expectation, but on social media , it reshapes body image through constant comparison and ... being judged for looks) [5].  However, fashion can also support well-being. Content that emphasises comfort or personal meaning shifts ... / more

The viral power of migrant crime messaging: Fear, emotion, and algorithms

... about migrant crime continue to circulate widely across social media platforms. This article examines how emotional triggers, ... carefully designed to produce fear, reduce complexity, and support harsh policies [1]. Trump’s use of polarizing language ... / more

Digital moral distortion: How social media can negatively shape our judgement of right and wrong

... Editorial Assistant: Elena Benini Social media is far more than a tool for communication, it is a digital ... and thus more justified, than another. Research provides support for this idea: likes and shares can make a post not only seem widely ... / more

Does emotional labor also exist in sex?

... sexuality. So-called gendered sexual scripts, internalized social blueprints about how women and men should feel, act, and behave during ... inequality in the home: The role of relative income, support for traditional gender roles , and perceived entitlement,” ... / more

Starting early: How caregivers can support their children's emotion regulation

... play in these moments, and how can they effectively support their children? The good news is that even small actions can have a ... for overall well-being and health, as well as the quality of social relationships and academic and professional success [1 – 4]. This ... / more