Using smartphones for extended periods could negatively impact mental well-being and social connectedness, according to a recent study from researchers at the University of British Columbia and a media lab in Germany. Unlike earlier research that relied on self-reported data, this study from the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships employed direct tracking of screen time, revealing a "vicious cycle" in which feeling less socially connected leads to increased smartphone use. ...

New study uncovers a “vicious cycle” between feeling less socially connected and increased smartphone use::Using smartphones for extended periods could negatively impact mental well-being and social connectedness, according to a recent study from researchers at the University of British Columbia and a media lab in Germany. Unlike earlier research that relied on self-reported data, this study from the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships employed direct tracking of screen time, revealing a “vicious cycle” in which feeling less socially connected leads to increased smartphone use. …

  • PatFusty@lemm.eeEnglish
    22·
    10 months ago

    Is this really a new study? I feel like I have seen many studies about screen time connection to depression

    • Daisyifyoudo@lemmy.worldEnglish
      3·
      10 months ago

      I’m sure there’s lots of studies…

      This one, if you wanted to click on the actual article, looks like it’s from Feb.