Recent Coverage

The New York Times: America Is Averting Its Eyes From Something Very, Very Wrong

user holding smartphoneJanuary 29, 2024

Linda Charmaraman, Ph.D., shares her expertise on how social media use differs by race.

Los Angeles Times: Science doesn’t yet support broad restrictions on teens’ access to social media, experts say

social media on smartphoneJanuary 29, 2024

Linda Charmaraman, Ph.D., discusses the need for research-based decisions.

PBS: Student Mental Health Matters | A Toolkit for Educators

kids going to schoolJanuary 29, 2024

Linda Charmaraman, Ph.D., is featured in the Social Media Overview, Social Media Benefits and Risks, and Social Media Classroom Strategies segments.

Wellesley Magazine: A Big Idea

social media likesJanuary 29, 2024

Linda Charmaraman, Ph.D., writes about looking to youth as architects of a safer digital world.

Wired: How to Talk to Your Kids About Social Media and Mental Health

girls with phonesJanuary 29, 2024

Linda Charmaraman, Ph.D., shares practical advice for parents.

As lawmakers try to police social media, SF leaders back off

boys on phoneAugust 11, 2023

Dr. Charmaraman discusses various regulations that should be implemented for adolescents using social media.

"Opinion Fatigue" Is Setting In For Twitter, TikTok, & Instagram Creators

two girlsAugust 8, 2023

Dr. Charmaraman provides insight into the dynamics of online discourse and what drives people to share opinions in the evolving landscape of social media.

Linda Charmaraman, Wellesley College – When It Comes to Teens and Screens, Pets Can Have Surprising Benefits - The Academic Minute

girls on phoneJuly 17, 2023

Dr. Charmaraman's study explores the role of pets in middle schoolers' lives during the pandemic, uncovering insights about screen time, emotional support, and social interactions.

Wellesley College: How Linda Charmaraman and the Youth, Media & Wellbeing Lab Are Influencing the Way We Think about Social Media

Linda Charmaraman, Ph.D., and colleagues at the National Association of Attorneys General conference in December 2022.July 12, 2023

This Spotlight on Wellesley highlights Dr. Charmaraman's story and work on how social media affects its youngest and most marginalized users.

Salon: The tricky timing of a child's first smartphone

A child wearing headphones using her smartphone.June 7, 2023

Linda Charmaraman, Ph.D., shared her expertise with Salon on why there is no "right age" to give kids smartphones.

The Washington Post: TikTok’s trendy beauty filter ushers in new tech and new problems

March 8, 2023

Linda Charmaraman, Ph.D., discusses how beauty filters can be detrimental to teens and young people.

The Conversation: Research on teen social media use has a racial bias – studies of white kids are widely taken to be universal

Diverse teens using technologyFebruary 20, 2023

White teens and teens of color do not have identical online experiences, explains Linda Charmaraman, Ph.D.

Psychology Today: Is Social Media Use Really Problematic for Teens?

February 7, 2023

Research from our Youth, Media & Wellbeing Research Lab is cited in an article on tips to minimize social media risk.

Meta: How Meta Is Working to Provide Safe, Age-Appropriate Experiences for Teens

Asian teen girls using tabletJanuary 9, 2023

During a summit hosted by Meta, Linda Charmaraman, Ph.D., give a deep dive into the latest research on social media and teen wellbeing.

NBC News: Agism on Social Media

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Linda Charmaraman, Ph.D., comments on a TikTok trend and Gen Z's ideas around aging and beauty.

Discover Magazine: Social Media May Be Changing The Way You Communicate

woman using social media on public transitOctober 27, 2022

Linda Charmaraman, Ph.D., discusses the positive and negative impacts of teen social media use. 

The Charlatan: Online anonymity: The internet as a safe space for LGBT+ youth

teen using phoneOctober 16, 2022

Linda Charmaraman, Ph.D., discusses her research on the positive impacts of social media use for sexual minority teens.

Morgan Stanley: Parenting in the Digital Age: Fostering Well-being and Resilience

father and son with smarthponesOctober 4, 2022

Linda Charmaraman, Ph.D., spoke on a panel hosted by the Morgan Stanley Alliance for Children's Mental Health. 

Washington Post: Online creators are de facto therapists for millions. It’s complicated.

social media influencerAugust 29, 2022

Linda Charmaraman, Ph.D., discusses a collaboration to educate creators to help them produce responsible content on social media.

ADHD Experts Podcast: Mental Health Out Loud: The Mental Health Fallout from Social Media Use

microphoneAugust 16, 2022

On ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast, Linda Charmaraman, Ph.D., discusses the unique ways that social media use can offer positives and negatives for neurodivergent youth. 

ScreenStrong Families: How YouTube Impacts Middle School Development with Dr. Linda Charmaraman

middle school age girl using smart phoneAugust 15, 2022

In a podcast interview, Linda Charmaraman, Ph.D., discusses her research on social media use and youth development.

Good Morning America: Parents sue TikTok after daughter dies attempting 'blackout' social media challenge

July 21, 2022

Dr. Linda Charmaraman shares insights from her research on youth social media use and wellbeing.

The Social Complex: How Digital Media is Affecting Teens & Tweens

tween social media userJuly 19, 2022

In a podcast interview, Linda Charmaraman, Ph.D., discusses the resilience of teens and tweens in a digital world.

ABC News: LGBTQ+ community facing increased social media bias, author says

ABC News logoJune 29, 2022

Linda Charmaraman, Ph.D., shares research findings on LGBTQ teens' social media use.

The Academic Minute: For LGBTQ Youth, Social Media Can Have Unexpected Benefits

The Academic Minute logoJune 22, 2022

Linda Charmaraman, Ph.D., shares research findings on LGBTQ teens' social media use.

Brasil de Fato: Como as redes sociais podem fomentar o extremismo em jovens?

smart phonesJune 1, 2022

Linda Charmaraman, Ph.D., discusses her research on youth wellbeing and social media use. (Article in Portuguese.)

Business Insider India: How does social media affect teenagers? Understanding the mental health impact — and why it's not all bad

Teen girl of African descent uses smartphoneMay 16, 2022

Research on body image from Linda Charmaraman, Ph.D., is cited in an article on teen wellbeing.

Verywell Health: Social Media Didn’t Cause Teens’ Pandemic Stress

March 14, 2022

Linda Charmaraman, Ph.D., discusses her research on teens' social media use during the pandemic.

Scary Mommy: TikTok For Young Kids? No Thanks

Graphic depicting social mediaJanuary 31, 2022

Linda Charmaraman, Ph.D., shares her expertise on the minimum age for joining social media.

Washington Post: Instagram is touting safety features for teens. Mental health advocates aren’t buying it.

A girl looks sad and tired while using her phoneDecember 7, 2021

Linda Charmaraman, PhD., contributes an expert opinion on Instagram's impact on teens.

Scary Mommy: How Young Is Too Young For Social Media?

young teen boy using smartphoneNovember 14, 2021

Research from our Youth, Media & Wellbeing Research Lab explores the impacts of using social media at a young age. 

Speaking of Psychology: How social media affects teens’ mental health and well-being, with Linda Charmaraman, PhD

A tired girl using her phone under the blanketNovember 10, 2021

Linda Charmaraman, Ph.D., shares her expertise on the mental health benefits and drawbacks of social media.

Verywell Mind: TikTok May Be to Blame for Rising Cases of Tic Like Behaviors in Teen Girls

Illustration of a brain in the side profile with cogs and wheelsNovember 6, 2021

Linda Charmaraman, Ph.D., discusses a new social media trend. 

Fast Company: How young is too young for social media? Behavioral scientists are closer to an answer

A young girl lying down on a sofa with her dog while using her phoneOctober 29, 2021

Linda Charmaraman, Ph.D., shares findings from her research on social media use in younger children.

Verywell Mind: Facebook Knew Instagram Was Harmful to Mental Health of Teen Girls, Said Nothing

A teenage girl using her phone while lying on a sofaOctober 6, 2021

Linda Charmaraman, Ph.D., shares her expertise on leaked research studies about Instagram’s impact on teens.

Verywell Family: New Study Finds Kids Who Spend More Time on Screens Have More Close Friends

Teen boy using a smartphoneSeptember 29, 2021

Linda Charmaraman, Ph.D., shares her findings on the link between youth screen time and their social development.

Channel Q: The Safe Spaces On Social Media for LGBTQ+ Youth

Teens holding LGBT and trans pride flagsSeptember 28, 2021

Linda Charmaraman, Ph.D., discusses social media use among LGBTQ youth on the Channel Q radio show, Let's Go There.

The Conversation: Social media gives support to LGBTQ youth when in-person communities are lacking

Illustration of teens using smartphonesSeptember 28, 2021

Linda Charmaraman, Ph.D., shares findings from a new journal article on LGBTQ youth social media use.

The New York Times: Worried About Your Teen on Social Media? Here’s How to Help.

Black teen girl uses smartphone while boredSeptember 21, 2021

Linda Charmaraman, Ph.D., shares findings on middle school students' social media use.

ScreenStrong Families: How YouTube Impacts Middle School Development

June 18, 2021

Linda Charmaraman, Ph.D., shares findings from her research on middle schoolers' social media use.

Wellesley News: Senior Snapshot: Rachel Hodes Finds Joy in an Unusual Year

A picture of then-Wellesley senior Rachel Hodes on campus.May 17, 2021

Wellesley College student Rachel Hodes worked with Linda Charmaraman, Ph.D., during the 2020-21 academic year.

MEDIUM: Prototyping for Social Wellbeing with Early Social Media Users

This photo shows a group of girls looking at mobile phone and smiling.May 10, 2021

Professor Catherine Delcourt, who partners with Dr. Linda Charmaraman in our Youth, Media & Wellbeing Research Lab, discusses findings from their digital wellbeing workshops for middle school students. 

Lifewire: Why Audio Is the Next Big Thing in Social Media

microphoneApril 26, 2021

Senior Research Scientist Linda Charmaraman, Ph.D., discusses the rise of private audio chats and interactive social media.

Wellesley Weston Magazine: Promoting Healthy Social Media Use

Three little girls spending time together and sharing a smartphone while outdoors.March 8, 2021

Linda Charmaraman, Ph.D., discusses the meaning of healthy social media usage in this feature in Wellesley Weston Magazine.

Accents: Promoting Healthy Social Media Use

Student on a phone in bedFebruary 19, 2021

WCW Senior Research Scientist Linda Charmaraman, Ph.D., is featured in Accents discussing teens and technology during COVID-19.

FORBESIGNITE: Dr. Linda Charmaraman, Scientific Advisor

December 15, 2020

Linda Charmaraman, Ph.D., has been appointed as Forbes Ignite's new Scientific Advisor. 

FORBESIGNITE: Dr. Linda Charmaraman

Child sitting with phone in bedDecember 10, 2020

Linda Charmaraman, Ph.D., discusses her research on the Forbes Ignite podcast, Inner Wealth.

Medical Xpress: Quantity, content, and context of social media use may affect adolescents' sleep

A young girl is looking at a mobile phone in bed. November 3, 2020

Linda Charmaraman, Ph.D., of WCW and the Youth, Media & Wellbeing Research Lab is quoted in this article describing her new study on adolescent sleep and bedtime technology habits.

VeryWellHealth: Dogs Significantly Improve Teens' Social Development, New Research Finds

Girl with dogOctober 14, 2020

Linda Charmaraman, Ph.D., of WCW and the Youth, Media & Wellbeing Research Lab was mentioned in this article that describes the links between pet ownership and teen social development.

Lifewire: Why is Facebook Going Back to College?

A student sitting at a deskSeptember 24, 2020

Linda Charmaraman, Ph.D., of WCW is quoted in this article discussing Facebook in the time of COVID-19 as it relates to incoming college students.





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