Teens Spend Nearly 1.5 Hours on Smartphones During School, Study Finds
- Students spend an average of 92 minutes on smartphones during school hours, with 25% exceeding two hours, according to a study published in JAMA Pediatrics.
- Social media and messaging apps occupy nearly 27% of students' daily phone usage, raising concerns about distractions in learning environments.
- California has enacted a law to restrict smartphone use in schools, while Florida has banned phones during class time, reflecting growing concerns about their impact on education.
- The study highlights that older teens and female students use phones more during school, suggesting demographic differences in smartphone usage patterns.
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