Study on Internet use flags emotional and physical impact on children
A study supported by the ICSSR indicates that school-going children in India are experiencing significant emotional and physical health issues due to excessive internet use. The report recommends a collaborative framework involving schools and parents to improve digital literacy and mental health support.
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The findings highlight the growing public health concern regarding digital addiction and its impact on the development of the younger generation.
Study on Internet use flags emotional and physical impact on children left The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) is the apex body of the Government of India for research in the social and human sciences. Founded in 1969, ICSSR operates under the aegis of the Ministry of Education, Government of India. File. (Photo: www.council.science) https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/ljwog8/article71600880.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/ICSSR-Imges-Big-1-3000x1688-1380x0.jpg The majority of children, irrespective of their perceived digital skills, struggled to stop using the Internet even when they wanted to, reflecting signs of addiction, the study’s author says New Delhi A study on Internet use among school-going children, supported by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), recommends that digital literacy must be encouraged for children and parents with active support from schools. Anxiety, sleep disturbances, and mood changes among children are the most reported health consequences, indicating that Internet use impacts children emotionally and physically.
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