Trends Cogn Sci December 2015 PMID 26578288

The Emerging Neuroscience of Social Media.

Dar Meshi, Diana I Tamir, Hauke R Heekeren

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Peak: 16 in Jul 2019
across 5 sources since Jul 2019

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What people are saying

The social discussions reflect strong interest in the neuroscience of social media, with posts like ‘proposed brain networks involved in #SoMe use’ and mentioning neural systems such as social cognition and self-referential processing. The tone is analytical and engaged, indicating awareness of the research’s potential to deepen understanding of social behavior online, while emphasizing the scientific aspects over emotional reactions.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions align positively with the article's findings, emphasizing neural networks and social behaviors.

InterestHigh interest

Participants display high curiosity, referencing proposed brain networks and social media’s neural impacts.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts incorporate research terms like 'self-referential cognition' and 'social reward processing,' showing moderate engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

Responses suggest recognition of the study’s importance for understanding social media’s influence on the brain, but without dramatic claims.

Abstract in brief

  • Social media has nearly two billion active users globally, and as Internet access increases, this number will likely grow.
  • Neuroscientists can leverage the widespread use of social media to explore social cognitive processes and the underlying neural mechanisms.
  • The review discusses the motivations for social media use, the related neural systems, research methods for neuroscientists, and highlights ethical considerations for future studies.

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Julio Mayol
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Domains involved in #SoMe use: 1. Social cognition 2. Self-referential cognition 3. Social reward processing Meshi D et al. https://t.co/Kp0i7KWV4C https://t.co/2kyLXYX9bA

Jul 7, 2019 · 20 likes · 10 shares · 57,678 followers View post →
Julio Mayol
@juliomayol · X

Proposed brain networks involved in #SoMe use Meshi D et al. https://t.co/Kp0i7KWV4C

Jul 7, 2019 · 14 likes · 4 shares · 57,678 followers View post →
Surya Kanegaonkar
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https://t.co/As8Gl8GnPS https://t.co/oSMbZ0iRqo

Jul 22, 2024 · 7 likes · 29,133 followers View post →
poxa_dairu
@poxa_dairu · X

"Os dados do estudo The Emerging Neuroscience of Social Media mostraram que, durante discursos feitos em público, as pessoas costumam passar cerca de 30% do tempo falando sobre elas mesmas, enquanto em discursos virtuais este tempo sobe para 80%."

Sep 5, 2020 · 3 likes · 71 followers View post →
Julio Mayol
@juliomayol · X

RT @juliomayol: Domains involved in #SoMe use: 1. Social cognition 2. Self-referential cognition 3. Social reward processing Meshi D et al…

Jul 9, 2019 · 10 shares · 57,678 followers View post →
Sergey Minaev
@sminaev2015 · X

RT @juliomayol: Proposed brain networks involved in #SoMe use Meshi D et al. https://t.co/Kp0i7KWV4C

Jul 7, 2019 · 4 shares · 31,456 followers View post →

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Surya Kanegaonkar
@suryakane · X

https://t.co/As8Gl8GnPS https://t.co/oSMbZ0iRqo

Jul 22, 2024 · 7 likes · 29,133 followers View post →
Mark Aziz
@mark_aziz96 · X

RT @TrendsCognSci: New TiCS Review: The Emerging Neuroscience of Social Media https://t.co/qCrHO1OaCh

Feb 15, 2024 · 2 shares · 102 followers View post →
Jim Bloom
@jimmyroybloom · X

The Emerging Neuroscience of Social Media: Trends in Cognitive Sciences https://t.co/dC3FXMWYtf

May 13, 2023 · 2,408 followers View post →
poxa_dairu
@poxa_dairu · X

"Os dados do estudo The Emerging Neuroscience of Social Media mostraram que, durante discursos feitos em público, as pessoas costumam passar cerca de 30% do tempo falando sobre elas mesmas, enquanto em discursos virtuais este tempo sobe para 80%."

Sep 5, 2020 · 3 likes · 71 followers View post →
Heeren
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@_aakarshna Most Social media users seek belongingness. Source:https://t.co/L1LMDw9TYx https://t.co/oSRtkRmDF5

Jul 6, 2020 · 155 followers View post →
Sergey Minaev
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RT @juliomayol: Domains involved in #SoMe use: 1. Social cognition 2. Self-referential cognition 3. Social reward processing Meshi D et al…

Jul 9, 2019 · 10 shares · 31,456 followers View post →
Dalee
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RT @juliomayol: Domains involved in #SoMe use: 1. Social cognition 2. Self-referential cognition 3. Social reward processing Meshi D et al…

Jul 9, 2019 · 10 shares · 167 followers View post →
Delia Cortés Guiral
@DeliaCortesGuir · X

RT @juliomayol: Domains involved in #SoMe use: 1. Social cognition 2. Self-referential cognition 3. Social reward processing Meshi D et al…

Jul 9, 2019 · 10 shares · 4,690 followers View post →
Inma Ramos
@ramosgmi · X

RT @juliomayol: Domains involved in #SoMe use: 1. Social cognition 2. Self-referential cognition 3. Social reward processing Meshi D et al…

Jul 9, 2019 · 10 shares · 1,387 followers View post →
Julio Mayol
@juliomayol · X

RT @juliomayol: Domains involved in #SoMe use: 1. Social cognition 2. Self-referential cognition 3. Social reward processing Meshi D et al…

Jul 9, 2019 · 10 shares · 57,678 followers View post →
María Fernanda González Rodulfo
@tucirupediatra · X

RT @juliomayol: Proposed brain networks involved in #SoMe use Meshi D et al. https://t.co/Kp0i7KWV4C

Jul 8, 2019 · 4 shares · 318 followers View post →
RedCiruAndes
@CiruAndes2 · X

RT @juliomayol: Domains involved in #SoMe use: 1. Social cognition 2. Self-referential cognition 3. Social reward processing Meshi D et al…

Jul 7, 2019 · 10 shares · 16,427 followers View post →
Tanya Reyes
@tatgysela · X

RT @juliomayol: Domains involved in #SoMe use: 1. Social cognition 2. Self-referential cognition 3. Social reward processing Meshi D et al…

Jul 7, 2019 · 10 shares · 162 followers View post →
Stefania Arciello
@StefaniaArciell · X

The Emerging Neuroscience of Social Media https://t.co/JThphmfVgN

Jul 7, 2019 · 1,945 followers View post →
Wojciech Taczanowski
@Spychacz2 · X

RT @juliomayol: Proposed brain networks involved in #SoMe use Meshi D et al. https://t.co/Kp0i7KWV4C

Jul 7, 2019 · 4 shares · 5,730 followers View post →
Sergey Minaev
@sminaev2015 · X

RT @juliomayol: Proposed brain networks involved in #SoMe use Meshi D et al. https://t.co/Kp0i7KWV4C

Jul 7, 2019 · 4 shares · 31,456 followers View post →
Julio Mayol
@juliomayol · X

Proposed brain networks involved in #SoMe use Meshi D et al. https://t.co/Kp0i7KWV4C

Jul 7, 2019 · 14 likes · 4 shares · 57,678 followers View post →
David Grayson
@sasanof · X

RT @juliomayol: Domains involved in #SoMe use: 1. Social cognition 2. Self-referential cognition 3. Social reward processing Meshi D et al…

Jul 7, 2019 · 10 shares · 3,366 followers View post →
SoMe4Surgery
@me4_so · X

RT @juliomayol: Domains involved in #SoMe use: 1. Social cognition 2. Self-referential cognition 3. Social reward processing Meshi D et al…

Jul 7, 2019 · 10 shares · 11,011 followers View post →
Jorge Hoegl. MD
@oncohoegl · X

RT @juliomayol: Domains involved in #SoMe use: 1. Social cognition 2. Self-referential cognition 3. Social reward processing Meshi D et al…

Jul 7, 2019 · 10 shares · 1,647 followers View post →
Julio Mayol
@juliomayol · X

Domains involved in #SoMe use: 1. Social cognition 2. Self-referential cognition 3. Social reward processing Meshi D et al. https://t.co/Kp0i7KWV4C https://t.co/2kyLXYX9bA

Jul 7, 2019 · 20 likes · 10 shares · 57,678 followers View post →