A new study examining online hate during the so-called March for Australia rallies found white supremacy was rife. But there are patterns we can see to help stop it.
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Research on generative AI use among youth pinpoints design features that pose age-specific risks, which must be addressed before we adopt genAI into our schools and homes.
With a major inquiry into online harms nearing its conclusion, NZ faces a pivotal decision about how boldly it wants to respond.
Tik Tok, Instagram, Youtube… Social Media is driving offline disorders among teenagers, suggests a large-scale report by French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (Anses).
From viral jokes to deepfakes: when AI trivializes transgression, our collective moral compass falters. It is time to educate people about digital responsibility.
A technical fix can’t solve a social problem.
The internet long ago extended cruelty beyond the school gate and into bedrooms and group chats. The powers of AI extend this reach.
Cyberbullying and cybertrolling are alarmingly common among young people. Research suggests we need to do more than limit screen time to curb this behaviour.
There is no standardised way of defining or measuring psychological harm or distress in the online world.
Research shows almost one-third of teenage girls have experienced body shaming online.
The author of the new book ‘Attention and Alienation’ wonders if the online world can ever become a place where kindness and human flourishing are the prevailing ethos.
Some ‘digital native’ children are more responsible online than others, but there are big variations between countries.
Approaches to school bullying have shifted from just dealing with the victim and perpetrator to involving the whole school in prevention.
While more young people openly identify as LGBQ, many still face substantial challenges that can contribute to a greater prevalence of mental health concerns.
More safety features that don’t just revolve around parents are needed to keep kids safe on Roblox.
The ban will affect platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat. But the bill is vague about how exactly these platforms must comply.
Social media algorithms, anonymity and viral culture combine to amplify online abuse. To combat trolling, everyone must work together.
An expert on mental health and social media explains why Taylor Swift’s latest album resonates with her.
New Zealand is among many countries debating a ban on under-16s having social media accounts. But making digital media literacy education a priority would be a better first step.
Concerns surrounding cell phones and social media are grabbing headlines, but what does the science say?
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Researcher, Digital Wellbeing, Western Sydney University
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Adjunct Senior Lecturer, Applied Ethics and CyberSecurity, Griffith University
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Lecturer in Media and Communications, The University of Melbourne
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Doctoral researcher investigating governance of social media platforms, Queensland University of Technology
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Professor of Law, University of Technology Sydney
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Associate Professor, Educational Technology, Université Laval
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Associate Professor of Criminology, Saint Mary’s University
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Professor, Canada Research Chair in Determinants of Child Development, Owerko Centre at the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute, University of Calgary
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Associate Professor in Convergent and Online Media, University of Sydney
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Reader in Psychology, Cyberpsychology Research Network Co-Director and ADM Forensic Editor, University of Huddersfield
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Professor of Psychology, University of Canberra
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Chair professor, University of Huddersfield
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Senior research scientist, Wellesley Centers for Women, Wellesley College and Director of Youth, Media & Wellbeing Research Lab, Wellesley College
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Senior Lecturer, Journalism and Digital Communication, University of Lancashire
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Senior Lecturer in Forensic Linguistics, Lancaster University