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Education

Silver Linings of Online Learning

Michele Ybarra MPH, Ph.D. on April 12, 2023

Teachers are using lessons learned during COVID to improve in-person learning experiences.

Internet Addiction

Who Watches Cable Anymore?: How Young People Watch TV

Michele Ybarra MPH, Ph.D. on April 3, 2023

Less TV time doesn't mean less screen time.

Media

Black Women Loving Women (WLW) in Social Media

Michele Ybarra MPH, Ph.D. on August 23, 2021

We need greater racial diversity of LGBTQ+ women in social media.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Finding the Balance With Time On and Offline During COVID-19

Michele Ybarra MPH, Ph.D. on October 9, 2020

Technology can be a great way for us to stay connected. We can see the importance of this now especially as we live through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Health

How the Internet is Changing Sexual Health Education Access

Michele Ybarra MPH, Ph.D. on February 14, 2020

More and more youth are seeking out information about their health online, including sexual health information. This is a way to access credible information privately.

Media

The Influence of Social Media for Trans Youth

Michele Ybarra MPH, Ph.D. on September 13, 2019

Teens often credit social media as adding positivity to their lives – including feeling more connected with friends, exposing them to diversity, and receiving social support.

Sleep

Technology and Sleep

Michele Ybarra MPH, Ph.D. on April 19, 2019

Technology has a lot of benefits. That doesn’t mean we shouldn't put our devices away each night.

Vaping

The Influence of Social Media on Teen Use of E-Cigarettes

Michele Ybarra MPH, Ph.D. on March 21, 2019

There is an increased presence of e-cigarette companies on social media. Some researchers suggest that higher youth vaping rates are, in part, attributable to social media.

Health

4 Ways Smartphone Technology Can Improve Health for Teens

Michele Ybarra MPH, Ph.D. on December 20, 2018

Exciting new health apps and text messaging programs are coming out every day.

Sexual Abuse

Social Media Movements for Youth Around Sexual Violence

Michele Ybarra MPH, Ph.D. on November 16, 2018

Research suggests that sexual violence often first appears in adolescence. Teens need to be included in this #MeToo movement so social media can be utilized for prevention.

Media

Infographic: Teen Substance Use and Media

Michele Ybarra MPH, Ph.D. on January 10, 2018

These statistics make clear that we must encourage the teens in our lives to think critically about how media uses different strategies to try to influence their behavior.

Gender

The Power of Supportive Environments for LGBT+ Youth

Michele Ybarra MPH, Ph.D. on September 22, 2017

Learn what you can do to create supportive spaces for LGBT+ teens. Changes in the home, at school, and even at the state level have proven to positively impact LGBT+ youth.