Discover how excessive mobile use affects children's time management skills and educational outcomes.
Excessive mobile use leads to poor time management skills in children and teens.
A study by Common Sense Media found that teens spend an average of 7 hours and 22 minutes on screens daily, not including schoolwork. This leaves little time for other important activities like physical exercise, face-to-face social interactions, and creative pursuits.
50% of teens feel addicted to their mobile devices, according to a survey by Common Sense Media.
Mobile overuse can negatively impact grades and learning outcomes.
Research published in Educational Psychology Review shows a negative correlation between excessive screen time and academic performance. Students who spend more time on mobile devices tend to have lower grades and poorer learning outcomes.
Students who use digital devices in class for non-class-related purposes have been shown to have final grades that are 0.36 points lower on a 4-point scale than students who do not use devices in class.
Constant mobile use can lead to decreased ability to focus and concentrate.
A study from the Technical University of Denmark suggests that the global attention span is narrowing due to the amount of information presented to the public. This is particularly concerning for developing minds of children and teenagers.
The average attention span has decreased from 12 seconds in 2000 to 8 seconds in 2015, according to a study by Microsoft.
Overuse of mobile devices can reduce real-world social interactions crucial for development.
A study published in the journal Child Development found that adolescents who spent more time on digital devices were less satisfied with their lives and had lower self-esteem, particularly if they had less face-to-face social interaction.
Teens who spend 5 hours a day on electronic devices are 71% more likely to have suicide risk factors than those with 1 hour of use.