Social media could be shaping how kids’ brains learn—and not for the better

Researchers found that even limited social media use can hurt children’s ability to focus and retain information—echoing what ...
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Increasing Social Media Use in Preteens May Be Hurting Cognition Too

Overall, this study "suggests that increasing social media use comes at a developmental cost, strengthening the argument that regulatory measures, such as enforceable age limits, improved design ...
Texas Public Radio

Kids who use social media score lower on reading and memory tests, a study shows

Data from a large, ongoing study of adolescents shows a link between increasing social media use and lower cognition and ...
NPR

Screen addiction and suicidal behaviors are linked for teens, a study shows

If you or someone you know is in crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline via call, text or chat. A new study finds that addiction to social media, mobile phones and video games is linked to ...