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An unpublished conference abstract presented at the Annual European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology (ESPE) Meeting 2024 looks at screen time … read more
A study published in JAMA Pediatrics looks at the association between screen time and autism diagnosis in children. Prof Chris … read more
Data published by the World Health Organisation looks at adolescent social media use and gaming. Prof Ben Carter, Professor … read more
Two studies published in the BMJ Mental Health and Acta Paediatrica looks at problematic smart phone use in young people. … read more
Problematic Smartphone Use (PSU) describes a set of behaviours such as finding it hard to control smartphone use, feeling uncomfortable … read more
A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at the impact of a screen time intervention on the mental health of … read more
A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at toddlers’ responses to attention prompts when offered content on a tablet vs … read more
A review published in PLOS Mental Health looks at internet use and behaviour and development of teens. Professor David … read more
A study published in PLOS ONE looks at adolescent smartphone use and mood. Prof Pete Etchells, Professor of Psychology and … read more
A study published in Archives of Disease in Childhood looks at internet use, sleep, exercise and school absences. Prof Pete … read more
A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at adolescent smart phone use and sexual orientation and gender expression. Dr Emma … read more
A study published in JAMA Psychiatry looks at adolescent media use and psychosis during adulthood. Dr Simona Skripkauskaite, Senior Postdoctoral Researcher … read more
