The Happiness Lab
The Happiness Lab

What is Social Media Doing to Kids? with Dr. Jean Twenge

Mar 20, 2026 · 34m

<p>Over the past decade,<strong>&nbsp;</strong>rates<strong>&nbsp;</strong>of<strong>&nbsp;</strong>depression and loneliness have surged among young people. Many researchers point to one major change: the rise of smartphones and social media. But what does the data actually show?</p> <p>Psychologist Jean Twenge has spent years studying how technology shapes adolescent happiness. Dr. Laurie sits down with her to unpack new findings from the <a href="https://www.worldhappiness.report/">2026 World Happiness Report</a> on how social media use affects teen wellbeing around the world.</p> <p>What happens when kids spend hours a day …

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