Sabrina Alili

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Social media is a mental heath resource for one in three US teens

2 weeks ago | thestar.com.my | Sabrina Alili

From Instagram to TikTok to YouTube, social networks are no longer just for posting selfies or dance videos. For more than a third of American teenagers, they've also become the place to find information about mental health, according to a study by the Pew Research Center. For many teenagers, social networks are no longer just a place for entertainment: they also serve as a psychological refuge.
Too much screen time linked to manic symptoms in US preteens

2 months ago | thestar.com.my | Sabrina Alili

A recent study of preteens in the USA has found a significant link between excessive screen time and the onset of manic symptoms. Unsurprisingly, social media, video games and texting were singled out in particular. Too much screen time can be bad for health. While video games can improve certain cognitive abilities, or even help reduce stress, excessive use could promote manic symptoms in younger children.
Do you need the psychological boost from likes on your social posts? You're not alone

2 months ago | thestar.com.my | Sabrina Alili

Post, like, scroll, repeat... Social networks no longer simply represent an entertaining destination to pass some spare time. They feature in users' lives as a space where they seek genuine emotional satisfaction, a feeling that responds to a psychological need. According to a study of a thousand users in six countries, 35% of respondents believe that they need to spend one to two hours a day on social networks to feel satisfied.
Americans now watch more YouTube on TVs than on smartphones

Feb 14, 2025 | thestar.com.my | Sabrina Alili

According to the latest statements from the head of YouTube, users now prefer the comfort of their television screen to the convenience of their smartphone for watching the video streaming platform's online content. While the smartphone is increasingly becoming an alternative to the television set, the small screen is regaining momentum thanks to YouTube and its more interactive features.
In the USA, Internet users are using social media to help support undocumented immigrants

Jan 28, 2025 | thestar.com.my | Sabrina Alili

Since his return to the White House, Donald Trump has launched a vast offensive against illegal immigrants. This operation has sparked outrage among many Americans, some of whom have taken to TikTok to offer support and advice on how to avoid deportation. The announcement of new anti-immigration measures is making waves on social media.
Like Bluesky, Threads is attracting millions of disillusioned X users

Nov 27, 2024 | thestar.com.my | Sabrina Alili

Bluesky isn't the only platform taking advantage of the account closures on X that have been multiplying since Donald Trump's election. Some former users have turned to Meta's platform, Threads. In fact, since the beginning of November, 35 million new users have signed up. Since November 1, Threads – the Meta Group's platform designed to compete with X (formerly Twitter) – has welcomed 35 million new users.
Why scrolling on digital devices could actually make you more bored

Nov 26, 2024 | thestar.com.my | Sabrina Alili

In a world where access to information and entertainment is easier than ever, it seems paradoxical that boredom is on the rise. Yet a study by researchers at the University of Toronto reveals a disturbing trend: the more time we spend on our digital devices, the more bored we become.
The sky's the limit for Bluesky

Nov 21, 2024 | thestar.com.my | Sabrina Alili

Revenge is sweet for the Twitter co-founder and former CEO. The Bluesky platform founded by Jack Dorsey now boasts 20 million registered users, the company's CEO, Jay Graber, announced via his own Bluesky account on November 19: "Bluesky's team consists of about 20 full-time employees. That's a million users here per employee now Also, we're hiring!" The platform has seen a meteoric rise since Donald Trump won the US presidential election.
Over-45s account for the greatest share of US video gamers

Oct 16, 2024 | thestar.com.my | Sabrina Alili

Video games aren't just for young people. While over 70% of Americans have played video games, 37% of US video game players are adults aged 45 and older – a greater share than those aged 12-24, according to the latest Circana report. On average, a gamer spends 14.5 hours a week playing video games, whether on mobile, PC or console, reports the "2024 US Gamer Segmentation” report by Circana. The average gamer uses three different devices, although 92% of gamers play on their smartphone or tablet.
Study: On social media, people are more likely to interact with content that challenges their views

Oct 16, 2024 | thestar.com.my | Sabrina Alili

According to US research, social media users tend to react more to political posts that challenge their opinions than to those that support their beliefs. This phenomenon, known as the "confrontation effect," is fuelled by outrage and drives people to react to opposing viewpoints. Social networks are often criticised for the way that their algorithms can trap users in bubbles of like-minded content, effectively creating echo chambers.