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We know so little about how social media affects kids’ brains
A comprehensive new report from the American Psychological Association is a call for more research into how technology could reshape teens’ development.
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A recent report by the American Psychological Association is a call to action for more research into how powerful technology could be reshaping social development, says the writer.
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Lisa Jarvis
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The American Psychological Association has issued its first advisory on social media use in adolescence. What’s most striking in its data-based recommendations is how little we really know about how these apps affect our kids.
The relative newness of platforms like Snapchat and TikTok means little research is available about their long-term effects on teen and tween brains. Getting better data will require significant funding – and much more transparency from tech companies.
