“What’s really needed here is kind of effective literacy at a community level, on the parent level, and on the founder level,” Andrew Przybylski Mental Health in the Digital Age Oxford Internet Institute speaking about social media at the Australian government select committee yesterday. bit.ly/3TRXPjU

Chairing the BPS Cyberpsychology was one of the most rewarding milestones of my career so far. To anyone who has a keen ambition to lead on building the reputation and visibility of cyberpsychology, this is the role for you!

Oh great. Just what we need. Another correlational study showing very small effects that can’t tell us anything about causality, or even the direction of effects. The debate is over now.

Reasons authors give for not sharing data when their paper says "data available upon request" nature.com/articles/s4159…

Lancet Commission on Self-Harm: No significant link between social media & youth mental illness. Broader issues like poverty and inequality have impact. Call to action address root causes—not just blame tech or hide it from kids. We should harness it! thelancet.com/journals/lance…

I really love this work that Matthew B. Jané and team are putting in on this. For whatever it’s worth, here is a thread comprising my wishlist for this project… 🧵

A thoughtful piece from Prospect about the rise of extreme sexism online with expert commentary from Karen L Mansfield (PhD Psychology) Mental Health in the Digital Age Oxford Internet Institute speaking to Sarah Manavis.

NEW! In the inaugural episode of the OII Podcast, Andrew Przybylski Mental Health in the Digital Age Oxford Internet Institute and Sakshi Ghai discuss how the digital world is affecting society and individuals, and concerns around tech usage. Listen here: podcasts.ox.ac.uk/screen-time-im…

ICYMI: In the inaugural episode of the OII Podcast, Andrew Przybylski Mental Health in the Digital Age Oxford Internet Institute and Sakshi Ghai discuss how the digital world is affecting society and individuals, and concerns around tech usage. Listen to the full episode here: podcasts.ox.ac.uk/screen-time-im…

Always worth a read of Prof Pete Etchells bps.org.uk/psychologist/i…

Job alert! An exciting opportunity to join Andrew Przybylski Mental Health in the Digital Age's research team at Oxford Internet Institute working as a Postdoctoral Researcher in Online Environments and Well-being.  F/t, fixed-term role for 12 months, starts 1 January 2025. Apply today! bit.ly/3FzMBXG

New paper! The "paradox" of happiness despite declining health & social losses is no paradox at all! (in rural groups) U-shaped happiness curve applies to high-income countries w/ social safety nets, formal retirement and non-subsistence economy. (1/x) tinyurl.com/37wzkc8n

I found this particular admission startling. They were too busy getting the Anxious Generation out - the book that is even now being used to drive policy worldwide - to do the basic scientific analysis needed to show that the book's claims are true. Wild.

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There's just one week left to apply for this. If you're keen on moving the ball forward on understanding how we influence technology and how technology influences us and you have some chops. Check it out. oii.ox.ac.uk/people/vacanci…

“What is being described is a direct violation of the UN Charter on the Rights of the Child, children have a right to be safe, and we should protect them […] but they have a right to association...a right to play...a right to information.” Andrew Przybylski Mental Health in the Digital Age