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Exeter researchers say engagement quality matters more than screen time
Original: University of Exeter: Focus on social media engagement – not just screen time – essential to help protect mental health.
University of Exeter researchers argue that protecting mental health requires looking beyond screen time to how people actually engage on social media. Their research finds links between social media use and depressive or anxiety symptoms depend not only on how often or how long people are online, but on the nature of that engagement.
Why now: New research offers a more nuanced take on the debate over social media's mental health effects.
Evidence
- University of Exeter: Focus on social media engagement – not just screen time – essential to help protect mental health. “The research indicates that associations between social media use and depressive and anxiety symptoms depend not only on how frequently or how long… · researchbuzz_firehose@rbfirehose.com · 2
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