Misogyny Or Mentorship? New Study On Social Media Reshaping Young Men

Submitted by Mastodon on Sat, 2026-05-09 09:42

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'In healthier spaces, boys are using social media to discuss topics they may struggle to talk about offline, including grief, mental health, relationships, and loneliness. Nagata says such interactions can reduce isolation and even help normalize emotional vulnerability.

But he says the same platforms can also amplify more harmful messages, especially because algorithms tend to reward provocative, divisive, or emotionally charged content.'

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