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145 sats \ 0 replies \ @endothermicdev 18 Apr
This is interesting, and somehow I don't doubt the results. Much like assuming absolute responsibility for your place in life is beneficial on an individual level yet can lead to problems when applied to society at large, perhaps the existence of smartphones and social media is anxiety inducing for society as a whole, yet the rational individual choice is still to participate, so as not to get ostracized and miss out on social engagement. We can't compare results with a counterfactual society, but maybe polling students at schools with no phone policies vs students elsewhere could provide some insight.
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39 sats \ 1 reply \ @grayruby 18 Apr
Who commissioned this study? Apple and Samsung?
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40 sats \ 0 replies \ @Signal312 18 Apr
Yep. I've learned in the past few years
- how most studies are sponsored by interested parties
- and how they're not reproducible.
This makes me suspect all studies.
Also I can tell you one thing - 99% of kids have smart phones, in middle school and high school. If you don't have a smart phone, you're very different in SOME way. And to not acknowledge that is suspect.
They should compare the 1% with flip phones to the 99% with smart phones.
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0 sats \ 1 reply \ @Dkryptoenth 18 Apr
Aside depression, anxiety and been bullied,
the difference between kids with smartphones and kids without them can show up in lots of ways — both positive and negative.
For instance, Kids With smartphones have access to Information: They can quickly look up answers, learn new things, or get help with homework.
They enjoy Social Connectivity cos it's easier to stay in touch with friends and family, especially via messaging or social media.
They master tech skills with less stress as they tend to become more tech-savvy early on.
Screen Time: Risk of excessive usage, leading to less physical activity or sleep.
Distraction: Easier to lose focus on schoolwork.
Social Pressure: Exposure to cyberbullying, FOMO, or unrealistic social comparisons.
Privacy Risks: May not fully understand online safety or data privacy.
On the other hand, kids without Smartphones enjoy fewer distractions as they are more likely to stay focused in school and during face-to-face conversations.
More Real-World Interaction: Tend to spend more time in physical activities or creative play.
Less Exposure to Harmful Content: Reduced chances of seeing inappropriate material or being cyberbullied.
On the negative perspective, they suffer from the following:
Social Isolation: Might feel left out if peers mostly interact online.
Slower Digital Literacy: Could lag behind in tech familiarity.
Communication Limitations: Harder for parents to contact them when they’re out.
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @398ja 18 Apr
I see a lot is kids with smartphones, and it's obvious that it's because their parents don't want to engage with them...
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