Smartphones may be beneficial to children – if they avoid social media

A survey of more than 1500 children suggests that smartphones can be beneficial to their mental and social well-being – unless they start using social media.

Justin Martin at the University of South Florida surveyed children between the ages of 11 and 13 in the state to open a 25-year nationwide study to explore the link between digital media and well-being.

New Scientist -> Read more about the findings

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