Age Group:
Adults- Registration is required for this event.
- Registration will close on April 21, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Program Description
Event Details
While social media was initially proposed as a way to foster connection and belonging to the next generation, there is growing concern that it may be doing just the opposite, increasing loneliness while getting youth “hooked” by algorithm driven design features. At a time when adolescent’s social lives and brain development are remarkably dynamic, social media has the potential to have long term impacts, for better or worse. In this talk Dr. Angelica Carranza and Dr. Jimmy Capella will discuss the current state of research on social media’s impacts on development, highlighting the risks and
opportunities of the online social world. Join us on Tuesday, April 21, from 6:00 – 7:00 PM at the Chapel Hill Public Library. We will serve light refreshments during the talk. This event is made possible with the support of UNC Carolina Seminars.
Things to Know
Accessibility
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Food Allergy
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.