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Phones and the Importance of Play: Are phones really to blame for the decline in kids’ mental health?

ParentData with Emily Oster

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Unpacking Phone Use and Mental Health

This chapter investigates the intricate relationship between children's phone usage and mental health, distinguishing between correlation and causation. It reviews various research studies, focusing on the impact of social media on young women's well-being and discussing the challenges of conducting experiments with minors. The discussion ultimately highlights the complexities of social media's effects, particularly for marginalized youth, while stressing the importance of rigorous research methodologies.

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