Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
In this episode of Made in Science, psychologist Prof. Cornelia Sindermann explores the ambivalent effects of social media on our mental well-being. From fostering social connection and identity to creating stress and addictive patterns, her research uncovers how digital platforms can be both empowering and harmful. Learn how her team combines surveys, behavioral data, and experiments to understand these dynamics – and why media literacy is crucial for the future of our society.
In this episode of Made in Science, psychologist Prof. Cornelia Sindermann explores the ambivalent effects of social media on our mental well-being. From fostering social connection and identity to creating stress and addictive patterns, her research uncovers how digital platforms can be both empowering and harmful. Learn how her team combines surveys, behavioral data, and experiments to understand these dynamics – and why media literacy is crucial for the future of our society.
