Nov 9, 2017
10 Ways To Help Teens Be Savvier About Texting
Teens love to text. But the shallow form of communication can be a source of significant distress. Read the article here.
Research + News | Topic: Text Messaging
Aug 8, 2017
Woman Sentenced To 15 Months In Texting Suicide Case
Michelle Carter gets 15 months in prison. Read the article here.
Jun 12, 2017
Teens And Texts: Suicide Case Exposes Risks Of Meessaging
Teens face particular vulnerabilities when communicating via text message, experts say. Read the article here.
May 29, 2017
Sneaky Teen Texting Codes: What They Mean, When To Worry
Columnist Jennifer Jolly has tips on what they mean, when to be alarmed and when not to worry about texting codes. Read the article here.
Dec 13, 2016
13 Important Teen Texting Terms Decoded for Middle-Aged Parents
When your kid texts ‘143,’ should you be alarmed? Read the article here.
Oct 6, 2016
It’s Good To Talk? Actually, No, I’ll Send You A Message, Say Mobile Phone Users
Almost one in three respondents in a major survey claimed they had not made any standard voice calls on their handsets in the last week. Read the article here.
Aug 31, 2016
Bots, Gifs, and Emojis: How Teens Communicate in the Digital Era
The promise of technology has always been to make everyday tasks easier and faster. Once upon a time, this meant microwaves and remote controls, but now digital tools can cut just about every corner, including those involving communication. Read the full article here.
May 13, 2016
Text vs. Talk Gets Millennials’ Attention
According to a recent OpenMarket nationwide survey polling millennials on their communication preferences, millennials have an overwhelming affinity for texting. Read the article here.
Mar 25, 2016
Snapchat, Kik and 6 More Iffy Messaging Apps Teens Love
Common Sense Media discusses new apps that give teens lots more opportunities to overshare (or worse). Read the article here.
Feb 22, 2016
Don’t Let Your Teenager Be The Next Kik Victim
Smartphone app popular among younger teens, Kik Messenger is on the defensive following the stabbing death of a 13-year-old girl in Virginia who told friends she was using Kik to connect with an 18-year-old man. Read the article here.