In this study, we examined parents'(n= 260) perceptions of their own and their children's use
of social media and other types of communication technologies in the beginning stages of …

In context of the current COVID-19 pandemic the consumption of pandemic-related media
coverage may be an important factor that is associated with anxiety and psychological …

The COVID-19 pandemic went hand in hand with what some have called a “(mis) infodemic”
about the virus on social media. Drawing on partisan motivated reasoning and partisan …

Social virtual reality (VR) platforms are an emergent phenomenon, with growing numbers of
users utilizing them to connect with others while experiencing feelings of presence (“being …

The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) prompted people to face a
distressing and unexpected situation. Uncertainty and social distancing changed people's …

Background: A necessary shift from in-person to remote delivery of psychotherapy (eg,
teletherapy, eHealth, videoconferencing) has occurred because of the COVID-19 pandemic …

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is likely to enhance the risk of addictive social media use
(SMU) as people spend more time online maintaining connectivity when face-to-face …

Background: We aimed to examine the association between social media use and
loneliness two years after the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. Methods: Participants were …

This article examines the role of social media dynamics in the public exchange of
information between scientists (experts), government (policy-makers), mass media …

Health misinformation has become a salient issue on social media. To lower the risk of
health misinformation, fact-checking matters. However, most existing studies investigated …