: Extensive literature, such as Social Media and Youth Mental Health , discusses how algorithmically curated "personalized feeds" can amplify exposure to extreme viewpoints or harmful content, leading to sleep disturbances and compulsive behaviors.
: Some papers argue for the positive potential of popular media. For instance, Popular Media as Entertainment-Education argues that transmedia storytelling can be a powerful tool for social change and empowerment. Search Strategies for Further Research
: This paper investigates the rise of "negative entertainment," where audiences increasingly opt for content that recognizes pessimism as a virtue. It specifically analyzes real-life violence hosted on websites like YouTube and BestGore to understand the source and impact of this shift.