A 'Goldilocks' Effect for Online Teens? Moderate Social Media Users Fare Better Than Abstainers or Heavy Users

Reason Magazine2/9/2026

Summary

Moderate social media users among teens may experience better outcomes than those who abstain or use it excessively, according to researchers. They suggest that both abstinence and excessive use can be problematic.

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