Facebook Racial Bias in News Feed Rankings
What if the digital platforms we rely on daily for news and social connection were subtly reinforcing racial biases, shaping our perceptions of the world without our awareness? Imagine scrolling…
What if the digital platforms we rely on daily for news and social connection were subtly reinforcing racial biases, shaping our perceptions of the world without our awareness? Imagine scrolling…
A common misconception in digital sociology and political discourse is that anonymity on social media platforms like Facebook universally fosters negative engagement, such as trolling, harassment, or the spread of…
In the digital age, social media platforms like Facebook have become central hubs for information sharing, community building, and public discourse. However, with over 2.9 billion monthly active users as…
“Social media platforms like Facebook have become a double-edged sword in modern life—connecting us in unprecedented ways while potentially exacerbating mental health challenges,” says Dr. Jean Twenge, a leading psychologist…
In an era where digital interactions shape public discourse, a startling revelation emerges: Facebook Reactions, introduced in 2016 as a way to express nuanced emotions beyond the simple “Like,” have…
This comprehensive research report examines the impact of Facebook on small business growth rates, focusing on how the platform’s tools, advertising capabilities, and social engagement features influence revenue, customer reach,…
Imagine a typical evening in 2023: a 45-year-old suburban mother in Ohio scrolls through her Facebook feed, encountering a heated post from a high school friend decrying a recent political…
How has Facebook, as a dominant social media platform, influenced the political discourse surrounding elections in Iowa, a state often seen as a bellwether for national political trends? This article…
In 2023, approximately 68% of Facebook users in the United States reported using at least one advanced security feature to protect their accounts, a significant increase from 54% in 2019….
A few years ago, during a particularly heated election season, I found myself scrolling through my Facebook feed, only to be inundated with political advertisements. As someone who rarely engaged…