screen time
A new discovery: Screen time matters – limit your kids' online presence
Everyone knows that kids shouldn't spend too much time using their devices, but not everyone understands how they actually affect children. A review of 23 years of neuroimaging research, analyzing 33 studies with over 30,000 participants under the age of 12, has found that time spent on screen-based media has measurable and long-term effects on children's brain function.
Kate Yakimchuk research child development education brain cognition Psychology 24 January 2024
Screen Time Problem Is Real: A New Study
People often talk about how bad lots of screen time is, but now they have proof! In a new experiment, researchers discovered that those using smartphones for more than 4 hours daily had higher rates of various mental health issues and substance use.
Kate Yakimchuk research teenagers mental health personality Psychology 24 December 2023
Less Screen Time Means More Sleep: A New Study
Lots of screen time seems to actually impact teens' sleep, a new study claims. New study highlights that interactive screen time, such as texting, watching videos, or playing video games, has a more noticeable impact on delaying and reducing sleep.
Kate Yakimchuk research sleep patterns children teenagers Psychology 23 December 2023
Testing Social Media Addiction: A New Study
The fast-paced changes in digital media pose a challenge for researchers studying digital addiction, as popular platforms today might become obsolete soon. Researchers at Binghamton University have developed a tool to measure digital media addiction, ensuring its relevance despite technological shifts.
Kate Yakimchuk social media research addiction tips Psychology 21 December 2023