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Millions Spend Majority of Time Online: Global Study Reveals High Rates of Constant Internet Use
A new global study reveals that millions spend a significant portion of their time online, with 28 percent reporting near-constant internet use across 24 countries, raising concerns about potential negative impacts on children's mental health.
Millions Spend Majority of Time Online: Global Study Reveals High Rates of Constant Internet Use
A new global study reveals that millions spend a significant portion of their time online, with 28 percent reporting near-constant internet use across 24 countries, raising concerns about potential negative impacts on children's mental health.
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36% Bias Score
Widespread Mobile Phone Addiction and its Impact on Mental Health
Research shows a high prevalence of mobile phone addiction, with nearly 57% of US respondents admitting to it, leading to mental health issues and physical problems. Effective solutions include multiple strategies and addressing underlying causes.
Widespread Mobile Phone Addiction and its Impact on Mental Health
Research shows a high prevalence of mobile phone addiction, with nearly 57% of US respondents admitting to it, leading to mental health issues and physical problems. Effective solutions include multiple strategies and addressing underlying causes.
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40% Bias Score
Welsh Survey Reveals Excessive Children's Screen Time; New Online Safety Rules Enforced
A survey in Wales found that 20% of children use phones and tablets for at least seven hours daily, prompting the enforcement of new Online Safety Act rules from Friday, including age verification on certain sites and apps, to protect children from excessive screen time and online harms.
Welsh Survey Reveals Excessive Children's Screen Time; New Online Safety Rules Enforced
A survey in Wales found that 20% of children use phones and tablets for at least seven hours daily, prompting the enforcement of new Online Safety Act rules from Friday, including age verification on certain sites and apps, to protect children from excessive screen time and online harms.
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56% Bias Score
Social Media Use Linked to Reduced Parent-Child Communication
A study presented at the Digital Media and Developing Minds International Scientific Congress reveals that mothers who use social media extensively (169 minutes daily) talk 29% less to their toddlers during playtime compared to mothers with low social media use (21 minutes daily), even when offline;...
Social Media Use Linked to Reduced Parent-Child Communication
A study presented at the Digital Media and Developing Minds International Scientific Congress reveals that mothers who use social media extensively (169 minutes daily) talk 29% less to their toddlers during playtime compared to mothers with low social media use (21 minutes daily), even when offline;...
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36% Bias Score
Netherlands Advises Against Social Media for Children Under 15
The Dutch government advised against children under 15 using social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram due to concerns about psychological and physical health problems, prompting discussions on similar regulations globally.
Netherlands Advises Against Social Media for Children Under 15
The Dutch government advised against children under 15 using social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram due to concerns about psychological and physical health problems, prompting discussions on similar regulations globally.
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56% Bias Score
Dutch Parents' Pact Sparks Government Action on Children's Smartphone Use
Over 40,000 Dutch parents pledged to withhold smartphones from their children until age 14, backed by 3,000 experts, prompting the Dutch government to create screen-time guidelines to address concerns about children's health and development.
Dutch Parents' Pact Sparks Government Action on Children's Smartphone Use
Over 40,000 Dutch parents pledged to withhold smartphones from their children until age 14, backed by 3,000 experts, prompting the Dutch government to create screen-time guidelines to address concerns about children's health and development.
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52% Bias Score
EU Study Reveals Link Between Social Media and Adolescent Mental Health
The EU-funded MIMIc study, involving thousands of adolescents in Belgium, France, and Slovenia, investigates the impact of digital media on teen mental health, revealing direct links between social media use and emotional well-being, particularly concerning self-image and self-esteem, and proposing ...
EU Study Reveals Link Between Social Media and Adolescent Mental Health
The EU-funded MIMIc study, involving thousands of adolescents in Belgium, France, and Slovenia, investigates the impact of digital media on teen mental health, revealing direct links between social media use and emotional well-being, particularly concerning self-image and self-esteem, and proposing ...
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40% Bias Score
Five Tech Terms That Are Harming Your Mental Health
This article explores five key terms—doomscrolling, blue light, screen time, digital detox, and algorithmic bias—explaining their negative impacts on mental health and offering practical solutions for improved digital well-being.
Five Tech Terms That Are Harming Your Mental Health
This article explores five key terms—doomscrolling, blue light, screen time, digital detox, and algorithmic bias—explaining their negative impacts on mental health and offering practical solutions for improved digital well-being.
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48% Bias Score
School Smartphone Experiment Reveals Positive Effects on Student Well-being
A three-week experiment at Ecclesfield Secondary School in South Yorkshire saw 36 participants swap smartphones for basic phones, resulting in reduced anxiety, improved sleep, and increased family interaction, challenging the pervasive influence of smartphones on young people's lives.
School Smartphone Experiment Reveals Positive Effects on Student Well-being
A three-week experiment at Ecclesfield Secondary School in South Yorkshire saw 36 participants swap smartphones for basic phones, resulting in reduced anxiety, improved sleep, and increased family interaction, challenging the pervasive influence of smartphones on young people's lives.
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48% Bias Score
Adolescent Screen Addiction Linked to Mental Health Issues
Two studies reveal that 11% of adolescents experience substantial life disruption from problematic screen use, with another 32% at risk; girls show higher social media addiction, while boys are more prone to gaming addiction, particularly during early adolescence (11-14 years old).
Adolescent Screen Addiction Linked to Mental Health Issues
Two studies reveal that 11% of adolescents experience substantial life disruption from problematic screen use, with another 32% at risk; girls show higher social media addiction, while boys are more prone to gaming addiction, particularly during early adolescence (11-14 years old).
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36% Bias Score
French Adolescents' Extensive Social Media Use Raises Concerns
French adolescents average four hours daily on social media, exposing them to significant risks like anxiety, eating disorders, self-harm, cyberbullying, and exposure to harmful content, demanding collective action to protect their well-being.
French Adolescents' Extensive Social Media Use Raises Concerns
French adolescents average four hours daily on social media, exposing them to significant risks like anxiety, eating disorders, self-harm, cyberbullying, and exposure to harmful content, demanding collective action to protect their well-being.
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76% Bias Score
Dutch Experts Urge Age Limits on Smartphones and Social Media
More than 1,400 Dutch medical and scientific experts urge age limits on smartphones (14) and social media (16) due to concerns about children's physical and mental health, contrasting with the Dutch government's December 2024 decision against such limits, while Australia implemented a ban on social ...
Dutch Experts Urge Age Limits on Smartphones and Social Media
More than 1,400 Dutch medical and scientific experts urge age limits on smartphones (14) and social media (16) due to concerns about children's physical and mental health, contrasting with the Dutch government's December 2024 decision against such limits, while Australia implemented a ban on social ...
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48% Bias Score
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