In one of the largest studies ever on mental health and internet use, the Oxford Internet Institute has declared that there is no “smoking gun” linking the internet with psychological harm. Professors ...

A study of the psychological well-being of two million individuals from 2005 to 2022 in 168 countries released Tuesday by the Oxford Internet Institute found “smaller and less consistent associations ...

The internet and mobile phones may not have a have a “blanket negative effect” on mental health, a new study has found. Researchers from the University of Oxford used data from two million people aged ...

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(CNN) — Teens who spend lots of time on social media have complained of feeling like they can’t pay attention to more important things like homework or time with loved ones. A new study has possibly ...

Objectives This study explored the lived experiences of internet addiction among Taiwanese junior college students. Specifically, it examined their perceptions of addiction, experiences of excessive ...

In a recent study published in the journal Clinical Psychological Science, researchers examined the impact of the growth in internet technology on psychological well-being and overall mental health.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you’re a parent to teens, then you know that more times than not, their attention is taken up entirely by what’s happening on ...

Researchers didn't find a convincing link between internet access and poorer well-being and mental health. Credit: Bob Al-Greene / Mashable You might be confused to see new headlines declaring that ...

The Internet may be a global phenomenon, but its often-claimed global nature is tempered by the "digital divide"—digital participation still heavily depends on economic conditions. CISPA researcher ...

Every person is the product of many factors, including genetics, their environment and experiences, and their own personal choices. One of the most significant influences, though, through childhood ...

The travel destinations with the fastest Internet speeds are in the Middle East, a new study comparing connectivity speeds finds. Internet connectivity and speed weigh heavily on many travelers’ minds ...