Study Reveals Link Between Social Media Usage and Lower Test Scores
A recent study published in the medical journal Jama explores the impact of social media on pre-teens, warning parents about its effects.
Researchers examined students aged 9 to 13, finding that increased time spent on sites like TikTok and Instagram correlates with lower scores on reading and memory tests.
The study discovered that even limited social media use, approximately one hour per day, can have a significant impact, resulting in test scores one to two points lower.
Researchers found that those spending more time on social media saw a four to five point drop on tests.
Author's summary: Social media affects pre-teens' test scores negatively.