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#82 - Are Screens Really That Bad? Critiquing Jon Haidt's "The Anxious Generation"

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Evaluating Social Science Research on Social Media

This chapter critically examines the methodologies of social science research related to screens and social media, highlighting skepticism about the robustness of cited studies. It discusses the critical distinction between correlation and causation, emphasizing the need for rigorous experimental designs to truly understand the impacts on mental health. Through a critique of existing research and proposed methodologies, the chapter calls for higher research standards and transparency in the field.

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