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Our Study Looked At Teens' Social Media Behaviour In 43 Countries - Those From Disadvantaged Backgrounds Face Greater Harms
Using data from over 330,000 young people, we found a clear and consistent pattern: higher levels of problematic social media use that is, compulsive or uncontrolled engagement with social media are associated with poorer wellbeing.
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World Happiness Report 2026: Heavy Social Media Use Linked to Lower Life Satisfaction Among Teenagers
Heavy social media use is linked to lower life satisfaction among teenagers, according to the World Happiness Report 2026, based on self-reported data from over 270,000 students across 47 countries. Girls who used social media for less than an hour a day reported the highest satisfaction, with levels declining as usage increased. Among boys, result...
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Even 30 Minutes Of Social Media Use Can Impair Children's Attention: Study
Children who spend more than 30 minutes on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat are likely to experience a gradual decline in their ability to concentrate, according to a study of more than 8,000 children from around age 10 th
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Denmark To Ban Social Media For Under-15s
Denmark said Tuesday it planned to introduce a social media ban for children under the age of 15.
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Inside Greece's New Strategy To Curb On Minors' Social Media Usage
In an ambitious attempt to protect children from internet addiction, Greece is planning to launch a national strategy to rein in excessive social media usage by minors.
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Government Should Consider Age Limit For Social Media Use: High Court
The High Court of Karnataka today observed that it would be suitable if an age limit was introduced for using social media akin to the legal age for drinking alcohol.
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Chief Minister's Ban On WhatsApp Immature, Unpardonable
He overlooked the framework and guidelines for the use of social media by government organisations issued by Department of Electronics and Information Technology, Ministry of Communication and Information. It seems he did not know that his own department had issued a similar circular on the use of social media on July 4, 2016. He himself is on Twit...
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Social Media Use Does Not Impair Concentration: Study
Using online social media does not lead to long-term problems with our ability to concentrate, according to new research.
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Our Study Looked At Teens' Social Media Behaviour In 43 Countries - Those From Disadvantaged Backgrounds Face Greater Harms
Using data from over 330,000 young people, we found a clear and consistent pattern: higher levels of problematic social media use that is, compulsive or uncontrolled engagement with social media are associated with poorer wellbeing.
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World Happiness Report 2026: Heavy Social Media Use Linked to Lower Life Satisfaction Among Teenagers
Heavy social media use is linked to lower life satisfaction among teenagers, according to the World Happiness Report 2026, based on self-reported data from over 270,000 students across 47 countries. Girls who used social media for less than an hour a day reported the highest satisfaction, with levels declining as usage increased. Among boys, result...
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Even 30 Minutes Of Social Media Use Can Impair Children's Attention: Study
Children who spend more than 30 minutes on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat are likely to experience a gradual decline in their ability to concentrate, according to a study of more than 8,000 children from around age 10 th
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Denmark To Ban Social Media For Under-15s
Denmark said Tuesday it planned to introduce a social media ban for children under the age of 15.
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Inside Greece's New Strategy To Curb On Minors' Social Media Usage
In an ambitious attempt to protect children from internet addiction, Greece is planning to launch a national strategy to rein in excessive social media usage by minors.
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Government Should Consider Age Limit For Social Media Use: High Court
The High Court of Karnataka today observed that it would be suitable if an age limit was introduced for using social media akin to the legal age for drinking alcohol.
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Chief Minister's Ban On WhatsApp Immature, Unpardonable
He overlooked the framework and guidelines for the use of social media by government organisations issued by Department of Electronics and Information Technology, Ministry of Communication and Information. It seems he did not know that his own department had issued a similar circular on the use of social media on July 4, 2016. He himself is on Twit...
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Social Media Use Does Not Impair Concentration: Study
Using online social media does not lead to long-term problems with our ability to concentrate, according to new research.
