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Sociologist Urges For Social Media Impact Discussion

Sociologist Urges For Social Media Impact Discussion
Oct 20 2024 Share

Sociologist Michael Briguglio advocated for an evidence-based discussion on the impact of social media, emphasising the need for inclusive policymaking that considered perspectives from all demographics, including children and the elderly.

Speaking with The Malta Independent, he highlighted the dangers of social media, especially for the youngest members of society, who were susceptible to fake news, misinformation, inappropriate content, and addiction.

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Briguglio referred to concerning data: a recent Eurostat study showed that 76% of Maltese used social media, compared to the EU average of 59%.

In Malta, 47% of 11-year-olds and 54% of 15-year-olds spent over two hours daily on screens. A WHO study ranked Maltese adolescents second-highest for problematic social media use out of 44 countries, with 18% of youths showing signs of addiction.

The problem was even more pronounced among 13-year-old girls (28%) and 15-year-old girls (24%), with boys reporting lower figures.

Briguglio, while unsure about restricting social media use, compared the idea to sugar taxes on unhealthy foods, suggesting a balanced approach.

He warned against over-regulation, noting social media’s benefits like connectivity and knowledge access. However, he stressed the importance of media literacy and lifelong education to help people manage the risks of social media.

Briguglio also highlighted the need to support Maltese content creators, encouraging the promotion of Maltese language and culture in an increasingly globalised, Americanized digital landscape.

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Annemarie Grech Celebrates Birthday Raising Breast Cancer Awareness

Annemarie Grech Celebrates Birthday Raising Breast Cancer Awareness
Oct 20 2024 Share

In celebration of her birthday, wife of Opposition leader Bernard Grech, Annemarie, organised an activity called ‘Tlaqna L-Belt’ (Let’s Go To Valletta), to raise funds for breast cancer research and awareness.

The activity took attendees through a cultural walk around the Maltese capital city, visiting various heritage and culture sites, before ending with a small celebration for Annemarie.

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The funds raised will be going towards organisations like ‘Action for Breast Cancer Foundation Malta’, ‘RIDT – University of Malta Research Trust’, and ‘Europa Donna Malta’.

All these work towards raising awareness about breast cancer and contributing towards research which seeks to improve medical aid for these diseases.

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Timea Farr Has Grandma Design Her Next Tattoo

Timea Farr Has Grandma Design Her Next Tattoo
Oct 20 2024 Share

Local singer and X Factor Malta finalist Timea Farr shared an unforgettable moment with her grandmother by having her design her next tattoo.

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the day i got my nanna to draw my tattoo 🥹

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Her grandmother drew a cute little duck for Timea, which was then tattooed on her arm as a reminder of their bond.

The singer also got a little tattoo saying ‘ħanini’ to really ensure maximum wholesomeness.

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Luke Dalli Urges For Empathy In Politics

Luke Dalli Urges For Empathy In Politics
Oct 20 2024 Share

Speaking on Nafek, lawyer, presenter and actor Luke Dalli spoke about what he thinks a politician should be.

Speaking with host Roberta Albanese Dalli, Luke said that there is a further need to understand the suffering of people in order to help citizens.

 

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He holds that empathy is the biggest value in politics – ‘why does someone go to a politician for help? It’s not because they’re lazy or because they don’t want to improve their life. It’s probably because they truly need the help.’

Elsewhere during the interview, Luke reflected on whether he would enter politics, saying that he would leave it until he is around 50 years old and after having worked so as not to rely on politics to make money.

He also acknowledged that politicians need to be paid more so that they aren’t forced to think of how to make money through illicit means.

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Source: Nafek on ONE