The normalization of the term ‘social media addiction’ may be contributing to Instagram overuse, a new study reveals (Getty Images) Social media overuse is hard to curb — and even harder to overcome ...

Instagram is the most used app among US teens, a new Piper Sandler survey found. TikTok was the second most used, and the most liked. Snapchat dropped off in both popularity and use among teenagers.

In a nutshell Instagram use creates a distinct physiological state combining decreased heart rate (deep focus) with increased skin conductance (heightened arousal) – a pattern indicating immersive ...

Pew Research Center conducted this study to better understand teens’ use of digital devices, social media and other online platforms. The Center conducted an online survey of 1,391 U.S. teens from ...

To better understand which social media platforms Americans use, Pew Research Center surveyed 5,022 U.S. adults from Feb. 5 to June 18, 2025. SSRS conducted this National Public Opinion Reference ...

New research shows that while true Instagram addiction is rare, the widespread habit of labeling everyday scrolling as an “addiction” can sap users’ confidence, fuel self-blame, and steer them away ...

Instagram has been steadily improving its direct messaging experience, and one of its most practical updates is the Quick Reply feature. This option allows users to respond to incoming messages ...

Meta is using AI technology to search for kids who are lying about their age on Instagram in order to bypass safeguards, the company announced on Monday. When Meta finds an account that it suspects ...