Early Social Media Use Linked to Lower Grades Years Later, Study Finds
A study has found that early social media use may impact children's academic performance years later.
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A study published today in Nature found that children who start using social media at a younger age tend to have lower grades later in their school career. The research, which tracked students over time, suggests a correlation between early social media use and poorer standardized learning outcomes.
The Times, The Guardian, and Gizmodo all reported on the study, with Phys.org noting that the effect may persist throughout a student's academic journey. The study does not yet specify the mechanisms behind this correlation, nor does it establish whether the effect is causal.
The study's findings are preliminary, and further research is needed to understand the full implications of early social media use on academic performance.
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The reporting (7)
- Study reveals that early use of social media leads to poorer academic results The Portugal News · 8h ago
- Social media is hurting students' performance—with one exception in a single subject bluewin.ch · 8h ago
- Kids who start social media earlier may do worse at school Phys.org · 8h ago
- Early social media use among children linked to lower grades The Times · 8h ago
- Children using social media at younger age appear to do worse in school tests The Guardian · 8h ago
- Longitudinal effect of early social media use on standardized learning outcomes during school career Nature · 8h ago
- Early Social Media Use Linked to Lower Grades Years Later, Study Finds Gizmodo · 8h ago
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What age did the study consider to be 'early' social media use?
The study does not specify an age range for 'early' social media use.
What types of social media platforms were included in the study?
The study does not specify which social media platforms were included in the research.
What are the next steps for this research?
Further research is needed to understand the full implications of early social media use on academic performance.
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