Younger children who use social media heavily get worse grades, study finds
Being on social media from an early age is linked to weaker performances in Italian and maths, yet the same cannot be said for English, the study finds.
A new study tracking over 5,000 Italian students has found that those who began using social media at ages 11 to 12 scored significantly lower on standardized tests in Italian, English, and mathematics compared to peers who started using social media at ages 14 or 15. The differences persisted even into 10th grade. Researchers suggest waiting until around ages 13 to 14 may be beneficial, but the findings emphasize the need for comprehensive digital education programs to promote responsible social media use alongside age restrictions.
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