Social Media Stories

Amazon: Modern Body of Orwell’s Big Brother

Written by Robin Ahn, Research Assistant in Cornell’s Social Media Lab and…

Online Communities for Youth: Financial Motivation

“Gifting” feature on TikTok — Manipulation of well-intended features enables abuse

Our Modern Media Environment and Political Polarization

Trouble in the Chatroom: Cyberbullying in Video Games

Written by Melissa Chen, Research Assistant in Cornell’s Social Media Lab and Information Science Major

The Online Landscape for Teens: Making New Friends

The FTC and Fake Tinder Profiles

Written by Cid Decatur, Research Assistant in Cornell’s Social Media Lab and Communication Major

The Digital Divide: How do we bridge generational gaps to ensure safety and security?

Unrealistic and Unrepresentative Ideals: Social Media and Body Image