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Social media images of culture can predict economic trends in cities

June 25, 2018

Images of exhibitions, festivals and other cultural events on social media can successfully predict the economic rise of certain neighborhoods in London and New York City - including gentrification: Frontiers in Physics

Images of exhibitions, festivals and other cultural events on Flickr can predict the economic rise of certain neighborhoods in London and New York City: Frontiers in Physics [...]

Comments on social networks reinforce socialization during adolescence

May 17, 2018

A study looking at online behavior and evaluative comments made by teenageers concludes that while cybergossiping can lead to risky behavior such as cyberbullying, it also serves a valuable socializing function: Frontiers in Psychology

While cybergossiping can lead to risky behavior like cyberbullying, it also serves a valuable socializing function for teenagers: Frontiers in Psychology [...]

We’re not addicted to smartphones, we’re addicted to social interaction

March 14, 2018

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New research suggests mobile-device habits stem from a healthy human need to socialize, rooted in evolution: Frontiers in Psychology [...]

We like taking selfies but not looking at them

February 10, 2017

The selfie paradox: taking selfies is hugely popular, yet most people would prefer fewer selfies on social media. [...]

In the aftermath of disaster, social media helps build a sense of community

August 25, 2016

— By K.E.D. Coan Social media can disseminate critical information as well as unite disaster victims during their recovery efforts, suggests a study published in [...]