Research Questions

History: Global Manufacturing Organization GMO) is a privately owned manufacturing firm located in a Midwestern state in the United States. GMO employees design and manufacture heavy equipment. The organization was founded by the CEO who started the business when he graduated from high school. He began his business in the 70s and has grown it […]

Due Date: Final Paper 10.21.22 (100% of Paper Grade) Paper Topics (Pick One): What are the recurring threats to American democracy/governing institutions? Are there major threats Mettler and Lieberman leave out of their account? What long-term factors led to January 6th? What short-term factors led to January 6th? How have each of the major political

Evidence deriving from the neuroscientific field reveals a link between online social behaviors and regulation of neural mechanisms. A functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) study conducted by Meshi and colleagues reports that social media engagement is linked to activity in the ventral striatum (vSTR) and adjoining structures of the nucleus accumbens (115). More precisely, the

The hypothesis that genetic features influence behavior and social interactions has been corroborated in several studies [for a review, see (109)], and so is the notion that human behavior and psychological traits are modulated by the interaction between genetic variation and environmental factors (21). Due to the intrinsic interactional nature of social media platforms, it

Neurodevelopmental disorders are characterized by altered functioning of the neurological system and brain, affecting cognitive functions and social behavior. Although social media interfere with offline interaction by reducing the investment of time and resources in them while offering a more immediate alternative to satisfy social needs, they can also simplify the engagement in social contacts.

Initially, the different platforms did not take responsibility for single users’ online behaviors. However, the growing prevalence of cyberbullying in recent years has gained increased relevance, resulting in the implementation of several measures aimed at both children and parents. For instance, in 2013, Facebook launched a safety section on its site, providing information on policies,

Suicidal ideation can also derive from the non-adaptive usage of online communication by others, as in the case of cyberbullying. Cyberbullying can be defined as the intentional use of information and communication technologies such as electronic mail, smartphone, short message services, and social media platforms, carried out repeatedly by a group or an individual, to

Amid the psychological issues potentially occurring in young people, self-harm is a primary concern, with harmful behaviors lying on a continuum between non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) and suicidal intention (40). Social media can influence self-injury tendencies negatively, through fostering conducts, contagion, or competitions (94), but they can also represent the first foothold when support is needed.

Adolescence is the stage of life where people gain more independence and make new experiences in their social environment, where peer influence might encourage and provide opportunities to come into contact with alcohol, potentially leading to the development of an addictive behavior toward the substance. As the social environment is now composed of two realities,

Adolescence is a temporal frame during which physical changes and identity development occur, and teenagers acquire a greater awareness of the body, both their own and those of their peers (49). Posting pictures on social media is one of the most common practices among young people, especially self-photos (commonly known as “selfies”) (89). Exposing and