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"In an era where digital devices are everywhere, the term “screen time” has
become a buzz phrase in discussions about technology’s impact on people’s
lives. Parents are concerned about their children’s screen habits. But what if
this entire approach to screen time is fundamentally flawed?
While researchers have made advances in measuring screen use, a detailed
critique of the research in 2020 revealed major issues in how screen time is
conceptualized, measured and studied. I study how digital technology affects
human cognition and emotions. My ongoing research with cognitive psychologist
Nelson Roque builds on that critique’s findings.
We categorized 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 anxiety, stress, depression, loneliness, mood
and sleep quality, creating a clearer framework for understanding screen time.
We believe that grouping all digital activities together misses how different
types of screen use affect people.
By applying this framework, researchers can better identify which digital
activities are beneficial or potentially harmful, allowing people to adopt more
intentional screen habits that support well-being and reduce negative mental
and emotional health effects."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
