Teens, Technology and Friendships

American teens don't just make friends in the schoolyard or neighborhood — many are finding new friends online. Video games, social media and mobile phones play an integral role in how teens meet and interact.

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Social media brings benefits and risks to teens. Here's how psychology can help identify a path forward

Effects of technology on friendships – Peer Relations Study Group – UW–Madison

Limiting social media improves body image for teens and young adults : Shots - Health News : NPR

New study finds no link between teen tech use and mental health problems

How Technology and Social Media Affect Teen Friendships

Teens, technology and friendships - CORE

Teens' online friendships just as meaningful as face-to-face ones, UCI study finds – UCI News

Teen social media & mobile use helps maintain friendships - ConnectSafely

Chart: Friendships: Less is Now More

Teens and Screen Time: The Latest Research - Center for Parent and Teen Communication