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Pornography has been in the news a lot this year. It was at the centre of discussions for addressing violence against women back in May. Deepfake pornography has also been in the headlines. By Giselle Woodley, Edith Cowan University and Lelia Green, Edith Cowan University Recently the NSW government announced the first state-led inquiry into …

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Recent Facebook research revealed that Instagram and teen body image aren’t good for each other. Here’s what parents can do to undo the damage. One study by Facebook of teen Instagram users in the US and UK found more than 40% of those who reported feeling “unattractive” said the feelings started when using Instagram. Boys …

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Is social media damaging our kids? Chances are you’ve worried about their presence on social media. Who are they talking to? What are they posting? Are they being bullied? Do they spend too much time on it? Do they realise their friends’ lives aren’t as good as they look on Instagram? By Alexandra Hansen, The …

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Facebook recently announced significant changes to Instagram privacy updates for users aged under 16. New accounts will be private by default, and advertisers will be limited in how they can reach young people. The new Instagram privacy updates are long overdue and welcome. But Facebook’s commitment to children’s safety is still in question as it …

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My new research investigated tweens and social media and the issues they face when engaging with social media platforms. It reveals that while children are aware of dangers such as online predators, what tweens are being taught by parents and schools may overlook the emotional impact of social media. By Claire Pescott, University of South …

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