Study finds screen time – even before bed – has little impact on teen well-being

Study finds screen time – even before bed – has little impact on teen well-being

Research by Oxford University academics has found little evidence of a relationship between screen time and well-being in adolescents. Based on data from more than 17,000 teenagers, the study casts doubt on the widely accepted notion that spending time online, gaming or watching TV, especially before bedtime, can damage young people’s mental health.

Study Published | APA Citation

Orben, A., & Przybylski, A. K. (2019). Screens, Teens, and Psychological Well-Being: Evidence From Three Time-Use-Diary Studies. Psychological Science. https://doi.org/10.1177/0956797619830329