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How social media turns online arguments between teens into real-world violence

  • Written by Caitlin Elsaesser, Assistant Professor of Social Work, University of Connecticut
imageComments and livestreams can lead to physical fights, shootings and even death.Photo illustration by Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images

The deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol in January exposed the power of social media to influence real-world behavior and incite violence. But many adolescents, who spend more time on...

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