Tag #Underage Social Media Use

What are the immediate implications of the UCSF study's findings on the mental health and academic performance of pre-teens using social media?

A new UCSF study reveals that a majority of 11- and 12-year-olds in the US use social media platforms like TikTok, despite age restrictions. The study, published in Academic Pediatrics, indicates that 25% of these children exhibit signs of social media addiction, including withdrawal and difficulty reducing usage. This is directly impacting school performance, with 11% reporting that excessive social media use negatively affects their schoolwork.