The Many Forms Of Screen Time Screen time, at first glance, seems easy to understand: It’s simply the time spent on devices with screens such as smartphones, tablets, laptops and TVs.

The phrase can’t remotely capture our ever-shifting digital experience, social scientists say. Say hello to the “screenome.” By Benedict Carey The debate over screen time is typically ...

We categorised existing screen-time measures, mapping them to attributes like whether they are duration-based or context-specific, and are studying how they relate to health outcomes such as ...

Screen time at age 1 is linked with higher risks of developmental delays in toddlerhood, a new study has found.

Specifically, each additional hour of screen time increased the risk by 9%. The risk was highest with texting, followed by video chatting, watching videos, and playing video games. Social media didn’t ...

More Screen Time Tied to Mental Health Risks for Tweens By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Oct. 9, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- A study tracking almost 10,000 9- and 10-year olds for two ...

Kids with more screen time by age 5 were 7.7 times more likely to have ADHD. The next time you think about passing your preschooler a smartphone or tablet at the dinner table to keep them ...

Having anywhere from one to four hours of screen time per day at age 1 is linked with higher risks of developmental delays in communication, fine motor, problem-solving and personal and social ...