Media addiction in adolescents: What studies show about risky use, and what they do not
Parents learn how intensive gaming differs from dysregulated media use, which warning signs matter, and how they can take action.
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Studies on children and media — clearly explained
New studies summarised and put into context: what was examined, what came out and what it does (not) mean.
JIM-Studie 2025: how teenagers use smartphones, social media and AI
Almost all 12- to 19-year-olds have a smartphone, and AI chatbots are part of everyday life. The key findings of the JIM-Studie 2025 and how to read them.
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Does social media make teenagers ill? What research says and what it doesn’t
How robust is the link between social media and teenagers’ mental health? The state of research, explained clearly for parents.
· 3 min read