Мобилни телефони код деце изазизвају поремећаје спавања, гојазност и стрес
ЛОНДОН - Нове студије спроведене над десетинама хиљада деце указују да коришћење паметних телефона пре 13. године живота значајно повећава ризик од поремећаја спавања, гојазности и психолошког стреса, навели су истраживачи.
TL;DR
- Smartphones before age 13 are linked to increased risks of sleep disorders, obesity, and psychological stress in children.
- Children receiving smartphones at 12 had a 60% higher risk of sleep disorders and 40% higher risk of being overweight compared to those receiving them at 13.
- Limited but regular social media use in children aged 9-13 was associated with poorer performance in reading, vocabulary, and memory tests.
- Earlier smartphone acquisition is linked to greater psychological discomfort, particularly in young women.
- Social media use, specifically infinite scrolling and social comparison, is identified as a key problem contributing to increased inattention.
- Expert organizations recommend delaying smartphone use until at least age 12, with some suggesting delaying social media until adolescence.
- Supervised and gradual use is emphasized over strict time limits for screen time.