US EditionIncreased screen time linked to aggression, anxiety, low self-esteem in kids, study finds
- Increased screen time is linked to emotional and behavioral difficulties in children, including anxiety and low self-esteem, according to research by the American Psychological Association.
- The study analyzed over 292,000 children, finding that more screen use correlated with socio-emotional problems.
- Children aged 6 to 10 were found to be more vulnerable to the negative effects of screen time, with girls at greater risk for emotional issues.
- About 60% of participants reported experiencing cyberbullying, highlighting the pervasive nature of this issue.
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