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Problem screen use hits attention, higher-level thinking: Study
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Tuesday, 21 November 2023
Problematic screen use, including excessive gaming, internet browsing, and social media or smartphone use, impairs cognitive processes such as concentration and executive functions, according to a study. Researchers from Macquarie University in Australia analyzed over 30 studies on disordered screen use and found a reduction in cognitive performance. The research focused on young males and assessed attention and executive functioning. Children and adolescents are particularly vulnerable, and if left untreated and cognitive impairment can compound over time.
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