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July 23, 2025

Evaluating the Effects of Screen Time on the Wellbeing of Young people and Recommend Strategies for Healthy Digital Practices: Scoping review. (Preprint)

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HMHulisani Matakanye

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Overview

Scoping review identifies risks and benefits of screen time in young people, suggesting evidence informed strategies for healthy digital habits.

Key Points

  • Focusing on screen time's effects, the review compiles findings related to mental health and well-being in young people.
  • Data from twelve peer-reviewed articles reveal varying impacts of screen time, highlighting adverse and beneficial outcomes.
  • The analysis categorized the relationships between screen time and mental health into three major themes: mental health, physical health, and social implications.
  • Urgent action is needed to promote balanced digital habits among youth to create supportive environments for their mental well-being.

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Hulisani Matakanye (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689a0621e6551bb0af8cddfchttps://doi.org/10.2196/preprints.81100
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