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Social media linked to decline in youth happiness
Filed: Mar 19, 2026 at 9:05 PM ET
Summary: A study reveals heavy social media use is causing a drop in happiness among young people, especially in Western Europe.
WHO: University of Oxford
WHAT: Study on social media's impact on youth happiness
WHEN: Mar 19, 2026 at 7:35 AM ET
WHERE: United Kingdom
WHY: Heavy social media use has led to a stark drop in happiness among young people.
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