A ‘Goldilocks amount of screen time’ might be good for teenagers’ well-being
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Says lead author Dr Andrew Przybylski, of the Oxford Internet Institute at the University of Oxford
A new study argues that while a lot has been said by scientists and paediatricians about the possible dangers of teenagers spending time on digital devices or computers, there is little robust evidence to back up their claims. The researchers say they are the first to systematically test for links between well-being and screen time measured continuously, separately for different digital activities and days of the week. They have proposed the Goldilocks theory: that there is a point between low and high use of technology that is ‘just right’ for teenagers when their sense of well-being is boosted by having ‘moderate’ amounts of screen time. The researchers suggest this may be because digital connectivity can enhance creativity, communication skills and development. Their findings also suggest that the relationship between screen time and well-being is weak at best, even when young peop...
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