Scientists comment on an umbrella review of studies looking at child and adolescent development and screen use, as published in … read more
A cohort study published in JAMA Network Open looks at screen use and emotional, behavioural and social development in children. Prof … read more
A study published in Nature Human Behaviour looks at early social media use and standardised test scores in schoolchildren. Dr Simon … read more
Scientists comment on new Government policies announced that include social media curfews and turning off addictive features for 16 and … read more
A report by BMG Researched and commissioned by DSIT (The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) looks at children’s circumvention … read more
On Monday 15th June, the UK Government announced that a social media ban for under 16’s would come into play … read more
Scientists comment on the UK Government announcing a social media ban for under-16s. Dr Madeline G. Reinecke, Postdoctoral Researcher … read more
Scientists comment on speculation of a social media ban for under-16s. Dr Holly Bear Senior Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of … read more
Scientists comment on Department for Education guidance on screentime for children under 5. Dr Kathryn Hesketh, Principal Research Fellow … read more
Scientists comment on Meta and Google being found liable in the social media addiction trial. Dr Thomas Lancaster from … read more
A systematic review and meta-analysis published in JAMA Pediatrics looks at digital media use and child health and development. Prof Amy … read more
There are many strong opinions on whether the UK should implement a ban on social media for young people. The … read more
Scientists comment on the evidence around the benefits and harms of social media and social media bans on young people. … read more
A momentary assessment study published in JAMA Pediatrics looking at digital technology use and child well-being. Dr Jun Zhao, … read more
Scientists comment on study of patterns of nighttime smartphone use and risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviours the next day, as … read more
A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at screen time and academic achievement tests. Prof Chris Ferguson, Professor of Psychology, … read more
A study published in Journal of Human Development and Capabilities looks at the age of smartphone ownership and mental health outcomes. … read more
An observational study published in JAMA looks at addictive screen use, suicidal behaviours and mental health in adolescents. Dr Amy … read more
An observational study published in PLOS Global Public Health looks at screentime, sleep and depression in adolescents. Prof Ben Carter, … read more
An unpublished conference abstract presented at the Annual European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology (ESPE) Meeting 2024 looks at screen time … read more
