The more people use social media, the less likely they are to believe democracy is the best form of government, the survey of ...

Laura Barbier's thesis "Influence comportementale online: études dans le paradigme de la soumission sans pression" (Online behavioral influence: studies in the paradigm of submission without pressure) ...

Who uses the dark web? New research links dark web access to low self-control, criminal records, and deviant peer groups.

Relying on social media for dietary advice and nutritional information could prove to be an unhealthy strategy, as a national audit of influencer posts revealed nearly half contained inaccurate ...

In the multidisciplinary field of developmental psychology, the impact of social interactions on individual growth is pivotal. The role of parents, caregivers, and broader social networks distinctly ...

Divorce is often imagined as a private decision, made by two people, away from the gaze of others. However, sociology offers ...

The study explores how social influences, particularly peer pressure, impact substance use -- and misuse -- among young adults. A confidential online survey on alcohol use was given to 524 students at ...

Still reading the news? Okay, Boomer. New research shows that Gen Zers trying to stay informed prefer to have others digest the daily headlines first — and then not only deliver the highlights, but ...