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Briefing: Experts challenge idea that social media harms teen empathy

Strategic angle: A new meta-analysis suggests that increased social media use may correlate with higher empathy in teenagers.

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  • Study conducted by researchers at Georgia State University.
  • Published in the Journal of Adolescence.
  • Systematic review analyzed various studies on teen social media use.

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Research Institution Georgia State University
Publication Journal of Adolescence
Findings Increased social media use may correlate with higher empathy.

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