Are Social Media Algorithms Manipulating Mood?

invalid@example.com (Shree), Shree
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:58:15 +0000
Mental Health in Popular Media

Feeds prioritize content based on engagement, potentially affecting emotions, attention, and worldview. Are algorithms enhancing user experience, or subtly shaping behavior, opinions, and mental health? Should platforms be more transparent, or is this simply the cost of personalized digital life?