Social media is full of small brands making sweatshirts and t-shirts that mix urban aesthetics with biblical messages. EL PAÍS analyzes a phenomenon that has been plugged for years by some global celebrities and has now caught on among Gen Z
Studies from the University of Arkansas reveal that muscular men tend to be perceived as conservative and less in favor of social equality
In just over a year, the US-Costa Rican has gained over a million followers on Instagram alone: her secret is not so much in her recipes as in her way of executing them
Jools Sweeney, 14, took his own life in 2022. Since then, his family has been trying to find out what influence his online activity may have had on his decision
In the fight to raise awareness about this disorder, it has become normal to talk about it, but experts warn that, in practice, the problem can end up being trivialized
He is a sociologist and a magician, and spends his life warning about the risks of a screen addiction that ‘makes us unhappy.’ At home, he leads by example: his mobile phone is an old Nokia without internet access
The abuse of beauty products in girls and adolescents can damage their skin, while also causing anxiety or eating disorders. When parents are unable to handle the situation, it’s best to reach out to an expert, who can help their daughters learn to like themselves as they are and cultivate their social relationships
Moderate nudity is in vogue on the social media platform. Some users seek to show off a sculpted physique, others to revindicate a non-normative silhouette. All are reaping passionate response and many, many likes
Norwegian swimmer Henrik Christiansen has gone viral at the Paris Games, not for winning a medal, but rather for his love of a chocolate treat
Two years on from ‘Motomami,’ the singer has shared a few seconds of what appears to be one of the tracks that will be part of her next album
Content creators go to camps where the country’s displaced individuals live and ask them — particularly minors — to spend hours appearing in their videos in the hopes of gaining followers and money
On social media, dozens of young people are showing off imitation luxury bags they bought via different digital platforms — and they have no problem admitting they’re not the real deal
‘Finance bro’ has become a fashionable term on TikTok to describe a certain type of gentleman with a healthy bank account and stand-out closet, proving that, even as some trends come and go, deep pockets and a tie will always be attractive
Socks are becoming an indicator of age and fashion savvy, but millennials and zoomers can’t agree on an acceptable length
A study concludes that they are carried out mostly by older men, that more bots participate than real users, and the results are more biased before than after elections
According to the prestigious institution, the works of established artists such as Egon Schiele and Christian Schad have been blocked by Instagram and Facebook
These influencers did not have to learn dance moves or travel the world in order to build up a hefty following. For them, knowing their way around a spreadsheet has proven to be a great recipe for success on social media
The rise of the far right and the resurgence of tradwives has helped fuel an online trend in which women advise others on how to find male providers. Coaches say women are ‘investments’ and believe their sole objective should be taking care of their man
The researcher analyzes the impact of regulation on the Chinese tech industry, which operates with a different system due to the relationships between the government, companies and public opinion
A trend that began during the Covid pandemic is still going strong and finding a reflection in thousands of social media posts. The woman who started it all had a passion for Jeeps, and a bag of toys
They began in 2012, gained popularity during the pandemic and today have established themselves as an actual nightlife option: parties with technological and professional themes that are asserting the influence of the office over human contact
A new marker of social status has risen above: huge, completely naked windowpanes, stripped-down showcases of private life
Experts advise against frequently wearing hairstyles that rely on stretching hair tight, which can lead in some cases to what is known as tractional alopecia
The author of ‘Filterworld’ talks to EL PAÍS about algorithmic anxiety, the difference between content and art, and why culture requires effort
The widely expected lawsuit may be setting up what could be a protracted legal fight over TikTok’s future in the United States
The renowned social psychologist’s new book ‘The Anxious Generation’ is topping US sales charts. The NYU professor believes that people are fed up with social media and are looking for a way out
A new law aims to force ByteDance, the Chinese company that owns the platform, to sell the app under the threat of closure. It is a step with precedents in other countries that opens up multiple concerns and scenarios
