Pew Research Center

42% of social media users say the sites are important for them getting involved with political, social issues

Younger adults on social media are much more likely than older users to say social media is important for finding like-minded ...

Growing number of people spending less time on social media

Around 50% of all teens and young adults surveyed said they have taken a break from social media in the past year.
Poynter

Americans turn to social media and video for news more than any other source

54% of Americans said they had accessed news via social and video networks within the past week. TV and online news sites were the next most common sources, with roughly half of respondents saying ...

How to take a break from social media and why it's so important, according to mental health experts

Taking a break from social media can be a refreshing way to unplug and improve your mental health. Here's how to do it ...
Boston Herald

Social media has us in its grip and won’t let go. The Charlie Kirk killing is a case study

Charlie Kirk’s mastery of social media was key to his rise as an influence in conservative politics. So the extent to which his death and its aftermath have played out on those forums shouldn’t come ...

Australians watched the moment of Charlie Kirk's assassination on social media with no warning

Young Australians say they are seeing graphic video of US commentator Charlie Kirk being shot dead pop up in their social media algorithms without warning.