An increasingly influential strand of research on social media relies on the concept of
affordances to account for effects. However, hindering the possibility of a unified theory of …

We evaluate the empirical evidence interrogating the question of whether social media
erodes social cohesion. We look at how networks, information exchange, and norms operate …

Research linking social media use and adolescent mental health has produced mixed and
inconsistent findings and little translational evidence, despite pressure to deliver concrete …

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 computers are social actors framework (CASA), derived from the media equation,
explains how people communicate with media and machines demonstrating social potential …

Purpose Although leveraging social media to access healthcare information is nothing new,
a boom in short video apps offers new potential for disseminating health-related information …

Authenticity, generally regarded as coherence between one's inner self and outward
behavior, is associated with myriad social values (eg, integrity) and beneficial outcomes …

Theoretical and empirical work on digital media use and social connectedness has often
considered face-to-face communication to be an available option. But how do various digital …

This review delineates core components of the social media ecosystem, specifying how
online platforms complicate established social psychological effects. We assess four pairs of …

Fear of artificial intelligence (AI) has become a predominant term in users' perceptions of
emerging AI technologies. Yet we have limited knowledge about how end users perceive …