2019年8月23日 · Roughly half of teen girls who have access to a cellphone (54%) say they often or sometimes use their mobile device to avoid social interaction, while 31% of teen boys report doing the same. For many teens, phones have become a vital part of their daily routine, and their relationship with their device can be complicated.

2022年10月3日 · As part of a multiyear study, they surveyed more than 3,500 teens uncovering information about everything from why they sext to how they navigate friendship dilemmas online. What teens do and why is far more complex than many adults give them credit for.

2024年10月14日 · Cell phones are not going anywhere, at least not anytime soon. So, you need to teach your teens about mobile phone safety and how to use it responsibly. They also need to have agreed boundaries for mobile phone usage. Here are some ways to avoid the adverse effects of cellphones on teenagers:

2015年8月20日 · Some 58% of teens with smartphones cite texting as the main way they communicate with their closest friend online or by phone, compared with 25% of teens without smartphone access. On the other hand, non-smartphone-using teens are more likely than those with smartphones to keep in touch with their closest friend via social media.

2024年1月26日 · Here are seven ways parents and adults can help teens control their phone use. 1) Model good phone habits. We know that teens often mimic our behavior – especially regarding screen use. Do you leave your phone on the side table when you go to sleep? Do you bring your phone to the dinner table or check it when someone is talking to you?

2023年2月28日 · More and more teens are spending long periods of time on their phones. Excessive screen time can impact children's attention, learning, and the ability to complete daily tasks. Establishing...

2021年7月31日 · Excessive screen time for babies or uncontrolled, limitless access for teens may cause developmental side effects. Another plus for child development and participation in their own mental health...

1 天前 · Their findings indicate that children who used mobile devices and reported greater screen time were more likely to experience depression and stress during adolescence, highlighting the importance ...

2025年1月25日 · A survey of over 10,000 adolescents (13-17 years) in the United States and India has revealed that mental well-being is closely linked with earlier age of initiation of mobile phones, and could ...

According to Ofcom’s Media Literacy Report 2024, more than one in ten (96%) 12 to 15-year-olds in the UK have their own mobile phone, rising to 99% for 16 to 17-year-olds.