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Screen time and early adolescent mental health
Screen time and early adolescent mental health, academic, and social outcomes in 9- and 10-year-old children: Utilizing the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study
Science Direct · 2021-11-14
Summary
This study examines the associations between screen time and various outcomes—mental health, academic performance, and social functioning—in early adolescents.
Key Findings
Mental Health:
Increased screen time is associated with higher levels of internalizing and externalizing behaviors.
Academic Performance:
Higher screen time correlates with lower academic performance.
Social Outcomes:
The relationship between screen time and social functioning is complex, with some screen activities linked to better social outcomes and others to worse.
The bar chart illustrates the relationship between screen time and various developmental outcomes, with higher screen time associated with increased internalizing and externalizing behaviors, lower academic performance, and mixed social outcomes.
Participants: Data from the ABCD Study involving 9- and 10-year-old children.
Methodology: Cross-sectional analysis examining the relationship between screen time and various developmental outcomes.
Implications: The findings suggest the need for balanced screen time in early adolescents to promote better mental health, academic, and social outcomes.
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