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Marginal Revolution
Marginal Revolution
6/17/2026
Do teens regret their social media use?

Do teens regret their social media use?

Short summary

Irish researcher Eoin Whelan tested Jonathan Haidt's 2024 claims about teen social media regrets by surveying 389 young people in the context of other regrets. The study applies rigorous science to a popular assumption about adolescents and digital platforms.

  • Study directly tests Haidt's viral claims about teen social media regret
  • Surveyed 389 young people across multiple regret categories
  • Represents peer-reviewed approach to cultural narratives about social media impact

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