When a study challenged his bestselling book’s thesis — that social media harms kids — the New York University psychologist fired back. That was just the beginning.

Would you let your child go? “Of course not. You realise this is a completely insane idea.” This metaphor is offered by American social psychologist Jonathan Haidt, Professor of Ethical Leadership at ...

Dr Mythily Subramaniam, assistant chairman of IMH’s medical research board, said several studies have found a link between ...

Children face increased risks of mental health issues if exposed to smartphone use too early, specifically before the age of ...

Rausch noted that social media places a unique kind of hold on users. Once considered optional, it's now regarded as ...

A current Atlantic article speaks to this moment, and is written by professor Jonathan Haidt (who I have previously written about regarding the roots of polarization in differing moral foundations).

Movieguide® previously reported on the dangers of smartphones, particularly for young people: Social psychologist and NYU professor Jonathan Haidt urges parents to keep their middle schoolers away ...

As New York University professor Jonathan Haidt and others have noted, this leads teen girls in particular to become depressed, anxious and prone to eating disorders, self-harm and even suicide.

Jonathan Haidt’s book The Anxious Generation has set governments against teen social media – and triggered a months-long debate among experts.