Internal Research Shows, Instagram Is Harmful, to Teens' Mental Health.
Facebook's internal research into Instagram has raised serious concerns about the photo-sharing app's impact on the mental health of teens.
Facebook's internal research into Instagram has raised serious concerns about the photo-sharing app's impact on the mental health of teens.
The findings have prompted U.S. lawmakers to push the world's largest social network for answers.
The findings have prompted U.S. lawmakers to push the world's largest social network for answers.
As the internet -- and social media specifically -- becomes increasingly engrained in children and teens' lives, we are deeply concerned that your company continues to fail in its obligation to protect young users, Sen.
Ed Markey and Rep.
Lori Trahan from Massachusetts and Rep.
Kathy Castor from Florida, via statement.
As the internet -- and social media specifically -- becomes increasingly engrained in children and teens' lives, we are deeply concerned that your company continues to fail in its obligation to protect young users, Sen.
Ed Markey and Rep.
Lori Trahan from Massachusetts and Rep.
Kathy Castor from Florida, via statement.
According to 'The Wall Street Journal,' Facebook researchers found that Instagram is, "harmful for a sizable percentage", of young users, particularly teenage girls.
According to 'The Wall Street Journal,' Facebook researchers found that Instagram is, "harmful for a sizable percentage", of young users, particularly teenage girls.
On September 14, Instagram, which is owned by Facebook, addressed concerns over the report.
On September 14, Instagram, which is owned by Facebook, addressed concerns over the report.
The question on many people's minds is if social media is good or bad for people.
The research on this is mixed; it can be both.
At Instagram, we look at the benefits and the risks of what we do, Karina Newton, Head of public policy at Instagram, via statement.
Newton added that Instagram has done, "extensive work around bullying, suicide and self-injury, and eating disorders", to make the app a safe place for everyone.
Newton added that Instagram has done, "extensive work around bullying, suicide and self-injury, and eating disorders", to make the app a safe place for everyone.
CNET points out that apps like Instagram have been called out for taking a toll on people's mental well-being for years.
CNET points out that apps like Instagram have been called out for taking a toll on people's mental well-being for years.
On September 14, lawmakers said they would launch a probe into Facebook's knowledge of Instagram's reported negative impact on teens.
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On September 14, lawmakers said they would launch a probe into Facebook's knowledge of Instagram's reported negative impact on teens.