Researchers at Imperial College London found that children spending more than three hours daily on social media were more likely to develop anxiety and depression as teenagers, with the link being stronger for girls and potentially linked to sleep disruption. The study, which tracked 2,350 London schoolchildren from ages 11-12 to 13-15, suggests digital literacy education and further research are needed rather than outright social media bans for under-16s.
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Researchers at Imperial College London found that children spending more than three hours daily on social media were more likely to develop anxiety and depression as teenagers, with the link being stronger for girls and potentially linked to sleep disruption. The study, which tracked 2,350 London schoolchildren from ages 11-12 to 13-15, suggests digital literacy education and further research are needed rather than outright social media bans for under-16s.