Scientists tracked kids for 8 years — the screen time result was unexpected
A long-term Finnish study found that higher screen time during childhood is associated with better cognitive processing in adolescence. Researchers suggest that the quality of screen use—focusing on active learning and problem-solving—is more important than the total time spent.
A Finnish study has found an unexpected association between screen use and cognitive performance. Children who accumulated more screen time as they grew up tended to show better cognitive processing during adolescence. One of the researchers cautions against viewing screen time as entirely harmful and says the goal should be to balance physical activity with screen use that encourages active thinking.
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