Summary:
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New Initiative: Meta has launched a pilot program allowing researchers to study Instagram’s effects on teen and young adult mental health, providing access to specific user data for up to six months.
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Research Focus: The program seeks proposals that explore how social media use impacts well-being across different regions and contexts, with up to seven submissions to be accepted.
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Data Access and Restrictions: Researchers will have access to certain user data, such as account followings and usage patterns, but not demographic information or user-generated content. The Center for Open Science will help manage the program, ensuring privacy and requiring parental consent for teen participants.
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