An app that young people use to share videos of themselves dancing might seem like a silly diversion, but it's become a powerhouse social media platform.
New research has identified the main triggers of this psychological phenomenon, the contexts in which it happens and the types of fears involved in it.
No longer do we need to talk with shop assistants, receptionists, bus drivers or even coworkers, we simply engage with a screen to communicate whatever it is we want to say.
Snapchat has utility in laboratory settings.
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From asking a partner to pick up dinner on the way home to checking in on a neighbor with health problems, we frequently face the question, 'What's the best way to communicate?'
While every other social media platform seeks to tie users in through content-rich profiles, the transient nature of Snaps means the company needs to find a new hook.
The Sarahah app urges users to send ‘constructive’ messages, but cyberbullying is rife.
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To post or not to post? Colleges and employers are increasingly checking social media to get a sense of their candidates. Here's what you should (and shouldn't) post in order to secure your future.