The Purdue Exponent

Tweens always on phones at greater risk of mental health issues: study

Problematic use of mobile phones, social media, and video games were associated with higher risks of mental health problems.
CBS News

Children who have smartphones by age 12 are at increased risk of health problems, new study finds

Having a smartphone may be harmful for children younger than 12, according to a new study. The study published Monday in the peer-reviewed journal Pediatrics found that owning a smartphone during ...
CNN

When kids use screens, parents worry about the wrong thing, new study suggests

EDITOR’S NOTE: Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is Toxic for Women and Girls — And How We Can ...
CNN

Screen time is both a cause and symptom of kids’ bad behavior, according to new research

Editor’s note: Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over the Influence: Social Media Is Toxic for Women and Girls — And How We Can Take ...