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Kids who own smartphones before age 13 have worse mental health outcomes: Study
Children, especially girls, who own smartphones before they are 13 years old may have worse mental health outcomes when they're older, a new study suggests. The study, published Sunday in the Journal of Human Development and Capabilities, analyzed self-reported questionnaire results from more than 100,000 young adults between the ages of 18 and 24.
'Parents need to have hard conversations with their kids' | Experts warn on mental health risks linked to kids' smartphone use
A global study published in the Journal of Human Development and Capabilities has found that children who receive smartphones before age 13 face significantly higher risks of mental health problems in early adulthood, including suicidal thoughts, emotional dysregulation and detachment from reality.
New report on mental health risks for kids using phones before age 13
ABC News' Dr. Tara Narula breaks down a new report linking smartphone use before age 13 to poorer mental health outcomes in early adulthood.
Owning a smartphone before age of 13 linked to poorer mental health
OWNING a smartphone before the age of 13 is associated with poorer mental health and well-being in early adulthood, according to a global study of more than 100,000 young people.The study, published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Human Development and Capabilities,
Mental Health: New study says children under 13 shouldn't have smart phones
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Study Warns Against Smartphones for Under-13s Due to Mental Health Risks
Recent findings from the Journal of Human Development and Capabilities urge parents to reconsider providing smartphones to children under the age of 13. The comprehensive study, which gathered self-reported data from nearly two million individuals across over 160 countries,
Study says there are mental health risks of giving smartphones to pre-teens
New research suggests parents should wait until their children are at least 13 years old before giving them smartphones, citing significant mental health concerns.
Study links early smartphone use to mental health struggles in kids
Global research across 160 countries finds children who get smartphones before age 13 face higher risks of low self worth, emotional challenges.
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Study explores parental phone use and kids' media exposure - MSN
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A New Study Shows Cell Phones Are a Positive Influence on Tweens
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Phones aren’t always bad for kids. Social media does the real harm
According to a study courtesy of the University of South Florida, owning a phone can actually yield positive outcomes. It’s social media that does the harm.
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Teens spend over 1 hour on phones during school hours, new study finds
Teens aren't just sneaking quick glances at their phones during class.They're spending an average of 1.5 hours on them every school day, with 25% of students logging on for more than two hours ...
Parents fear social media disconnecting them from kids - despite being hooked themselves
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What students, teachers and parents think about banning phones ... - WBUR
A legislative committee is reviewing several proposals that would limit or ban personal phone usage in schools, including the so-called STUDY act, backed by Attorney General Andrea Campbell ...