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When 'what's on your mind' is tragic, not happy – sharing sad news on social media

  • Written by Nazanin Andalibi, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, School of Information, University of Michigan
Sharing about tragedy online can help people feel less alone.Paulius Brazauskas/Shutterstock.com

It’s always wonderful to share happy news – in person and on social media. New jobs, weddings and becoming parents of healthy children are all commonly posted online, and often gather lots of encouraging comments and congratulations. But...

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