What TikTok reveals about Gen Z dating In her thesis, Talia Fiester looked at contemporary Gen Z dating against the backdrop of neoliberalism and what she calls “the rejection of the couple form.” She did so by analyzing one of Gen Z’s pervasive mediums—TikTok. (Image: Beton Studio) What TikTok reveals about Gen Z dating In an honors thesis for Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies, 2023 grad Talia Fiester examines “Neoliberal Love and the Pathology of Gen Z’s Singledom.”
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What age is right for kids to get smartphones? Parents debate after expert says to wait until high school Penn In the News “Good Morning America,” ABC News What age is right for kids to get smartphones? Parents debate after expert says to wait until high school In a widely shared Instagram post, Adam Grant of the Wharton School explained why parents should wait until high school to give their child a smartphone. To spread important messages about teen mental health, make community connections Image: Eric Sucar To spread important messages about teen mental health, make community connections After creating memes and TikToks with Philly high schoolers, Jeffrey Fishman’s honors thesis explores how those messages can effectively reach their audience. Colorado Rapids social media accounts paused Penn In the News Denver Gazette Colorado Rapids social media accounts paused A 2018 study by Melissa Hunt of the School of Arts & Sciences found significant reductions in loneliness and depression among undergraduate students who limited their use of Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat to 10 minutes per day. Content marketing tactics to skyrocket your e-commerce business in 2023 Penn In the News Forbes Content marketing tactics to skyrocket your e-commerce business in 2023 Research by Jonah Berger and Katy Milkman of the Wharton School finds that content evoking emotions like awe, amusement, anxiety, and anger tends to be shared online the most. I’ve been hooked on social media for 15 years: How I’m finally breaking the habit Penn In the News CNBC I’ve been hooked on social media for 15 years: How I’m finally breaking the habit A 2018 study by Melissa Hunt of the School of Arts & Sciences and colleagues found that lessening social media use to 30 minutes a day can significantly decrease anxiety, depression, loneliness, sleep problems, and fear of missing out. Penn’s SAFELab sits at the intersection of technology and social work Penn In the News Technical.ly Philly Penn’s SAFELab sits at the intersection of technology and social work PIK Professor Desmond Upton Patton, founder and director of the SAFELab, discusses the initiative’s research on grief, gun violence, and social media as well as its new space at the Pennovation Center. The influencer industry is having an existential crisis Penn In the News The Atlantic The influencer industry is having an existential crisis Emily Hund of the Annenberg School for Communication advocates for the unionization of influencers and online creators in her new book, “The Influencer Industry.” A national TikTok trend is sparking thefts of Kias and Hyundais in Philadelphia—and residents are feeling the impact Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer A national TikTok trend is sparking thefts of Kias and Hyundais in Philadelphia—and residents are feeling the impact PIK Professor Desmond Upton Patton calls the Kia Boyz Challenge on TikTok a “perfect storm” for young people in cities where vehicle theft is common, since they know it could be a shortcut to notoriety. Load More
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Content marketing tactics to skyrocket your e-commerce business in 2023 Penn In the News Forbes Content marketing tactics to skyrocket your e-commerce business in 2023 Research by Jonah Berger and Katy Milkman of the Wharton School finds that content evoking emotions like awe, amusement, anxiety, and anger tends to be shared online the most. I’ve been hooked on social media for 15 years: How I’m finally breaking the habit Penn In the News CNBC I’ve been hooked on social media for 15 years: How I’m finally breaking the habit A 2018 study by Melissa Hunt of the School of Arts & Sciences and colleagues found that lessening social media use to 30 minutes a day can significantly decrease anxiety, depression, loneliness, sleep problems, and fear of missing out. Penn’s SAFELab sits at the intersection of technology and social work Penn In the News Technical.ly Philly Penn’s SAFELab sits at the intersection of technology and social work PIK Professor Desmond Upton Patton, founder and director of the SAFELab, discusses the initiative’s research on grief, gun violence, and social media as well as its new space at the Pennovation Center. The influencer industry is having an existential crisis Penn In the News The Atlantic The influencer industry is having an existential crisis Emily Hund of the Annenberg School for Communication advocates for the unionization of influencers and online creators in her new book, “The Influencer Industry.” A national TikTok trend is sparking thefts of Kias and Hyundais in Philadelphia—and residents are feeling the impact Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer A national TikTok trend is sparking thefts of Kias and Hyundais in Philadelphia—and residents are feeling the impact PIK Professor Desmond Upton Patton calls the Kia Boyz Challenge on TikTok a “perfect storm” for young people in cities where vehicle theft is common, since they know it could be a shortcut to notoriety. Load More
I’ve been hooked on social media for 15 years: How I’m finally breaking the habit Penn In the News CNBC I’ve been hooked on social media for 15 years: How I’m finally breaking the habit A 2018 study by Melissa Hunt of the School of Arts & Sciences and colleagues found that lessening social media use to 30 minutes a day can significantly decrease anxiety, depression, loneliness, sleep problems, and fear of missing out. Penn’s SAFELab sits at the intersection of technology and social work Penn In the News Technical.ly Philly Penn’s SAFELab sits at the intersection of technology and social work PIK Professor Desmond Upton Patton, founder and director of the SAFELab, discusses the initiative’s research on grief, gun violence, and social media as well as its new space at the Pennovation Center. The influencer industry is having an existential crisis Penn In the News The Atlantic The influencer industry is having an existential crisis Emily Hund of the Annenberg School for Communication advocates for the unionization of influencers and online creators in her new book, “The Influencer Industry.” A national TikTok trend is sparking thefts of Kias and Hyundais in Philadelphia—and residents are feeling the impact Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer A national TikTok trend is sparking thefts of Kias and Hyundais in Philadelphia—and residents are feeling the impact PIK Professor Desmond Upton Patton calls the Kia Boyz Challenge on TikTok a “perfect storm” for young people in cities where vehicle theft is common, since they know it could be a shortcut to notoriety. Load More
Penn’s SAFELab sits at the intersection of technology and social work Penn In the News Technical.ly Philly Penn’s SAFELab sits at the intersection of technology and social work PIK Professor Desmond Upton Patton, founder and director of the SAFELab, discusses the initiative’s research on grief, gun violence, and social media as well as its new space at the Pennovation Center. The influencer industry is having an existential crisis Penn In the News The Atlantic The influencer industry is having an existential crisis Emily Hund of the Annenberg School for Communication advocates for the unionization of influencers and online creators in her new book, “The Influencer Industry.” A national TikTok trend is sparking thefts of Kias and Hyundais in Philadelphia—and residents are feeling the impact Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer A national TikTok trend is sparking thefts of Kias and Hyundais in Philadelphia—and residents are feeling the impact PIK Professor Desmond Upton Patton calls the Kia Boyz Challenge on TikTok a “perfect storm” for young people in cities where vehicle theft is common, since they know it could be a shortcut to notoriety. Load More
The influencer industry is having an existential crisis Penn In the News The Atlantic The influencer industry is having an existential crisis Emily Hund of the Annenberg School for Communication advocates for the unionization of influencers and online creators in her new book, “The Influencer Industry.” A national TikTok trend is sparking thefts of Kias and Hyundais in Philadelphia—and residents are feeling the impact Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer A national TikTok trend is sparking thefts of Kias and Hyundais in Philadelphia—and residents are feeling the impact PIK Professor Desmond Upton Patton calls the Kia Boyz Challenge on TikTok a “perfect storm” for young people in cities where vehicle theft is common, since they know it could be a shortcut to notoriety. Load More
A national TikTok trend is sparking thefts of Kias and Hyundais in Philadelphia—and residents are feeling the impact Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer A national TikTok trend is sparking thefts of Kias and Hyundais in Philadelphia—and residents are feeling the impact PIK Professor Desmond Upton Patton calls the Kia Boyz Challenge on TikTok a “perfect storm” for young people in cities where vehicle theft is common, since they know it could be a shortcut to notoriety.