New #openaccess paper out on Child Development @SRCDtweets testing whether and when youth have a mobile phone are associated with well-being outcomes (prereg @OSFramework ). We focused on low-income, Latinx children in this prospective, 5-year study. 1/n https://t.co/Fsndxin90u
Are mobile phone ownership and age of acquisition associated with child adjustment? A 5-year prospective study among low-income Latinx children.
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Several discussions highlight that the study found no significant links between mobile phone ownership or the age of acquisition and child well-being metrics, with comments noting that other factors like social media usage could be more critical. The tone is mostly informative and analytical, emphasizing the study's alignment with existing research and its potential to influence views on childhood mobile phone use.
Most discussions support the article's findings, emphasizing that mobile phone ownership and age are not strongly linked to child adjustment outcomes, aligning with the research results.
Posts show moderate interest, focusing on the significance of the study and its implications rather than intense debate or critique.
The discussions demonstrate some engagement, referencing specific findings, assessments of hypotheses about smartphones, and the importance of usage context.
While the discussions underscore the relevance of the research, they mainly highlight the contribution to ongoing debates rather than indicating transformational impact.
Abstract in brief
- This study followed 263 low-income Latinx children over five years to investigate whether owning a mobile phone and the age at which they first got a phone are related to their mental health, academic performance, and sleep patterns.
- Results showed that there were no significant links between whether children owned a mobile phone or the age at which they got one and their levels of depression, school grades, or sleep; the study suggests these factors do not meaningfully affect child adjustment in this sample.
- The findings imply that concerns about mobile phone ownership and early acquisition might be less impactful on child well-being than previously thought, at least among low-income Latinx children.]
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Most liked on X and BlueskyThe age at which children get mobile phones is unrelated to depressive symptoms, school grades, and reported and objectively assessed sleep https://t.co/BGF0RakH5K
Our article on whether and when Latinx youth own mobile phones in association with their wellbeing is recognized as a #TopDownloadedArticle in Child Development! @SRCDtweets Link to the #openaccess article: https://t.co/2Hh2Dz2hvG https://t.co/COAV1L6Jwp
"Are mobile #phone ownership and age of acquisition associated with child adjustment? A 5-year prospective study among low-income #Latinx children," in #ChildDevelopment Journal (2022): https://t.co/hFn8dZ4hmb
@Noahpinion Is there any evidence for the smartphone hypotheses? Best assessment I've seen showed no link between age of getting a smartphone and depressive symptoms, so I assumed it was pearl clutching about the kids these days. https://t.co/v9rXF5R01Z
Turns out there may be no universal “right time” for kids to have their own cell phone. It’s likely more important to consider HOW kids use the phone, and who they’re communicating with! https://t.co/4U9NG637Oc @UMNFSoS
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RT @xiaoransunpsu: Our article on whether and when Latinx youth own mobile phones in association with their wellbeing is recognized as a #T…
RT @xiaoransunpsu: Our article on whether and when Latinx youth own mobile phones in association with their wellbeing is recognized as a #T…
RT @xiaoransunpsu: Our article on whether and when Latinx youth own mobile phones in association with their wellbeing is recognized as a #T…
Our article on whether and when Latinx youth own mobile phones in association with their wellbeing is recognized as a #TopDownloadedArticle in Child Development! @SRCDtweets Link to the #openaccess article: https://t.co/2Hh2Dz2hvG https://t.co/COAV1L6Jwp
RT @cartoon_magoo: @Noahpinion Is there any evidence for the smartphone hypotheses? Best assessment I've seen showed no link between age of…
@Noahpinion Is there any evidence for the smartphone hypotheses? Best assessment I've seen showed no link between age of getting a smartphone and depressive symptoms, so I assumed it was pearl clutching about the kids these days. https://t.co/v9rXF5R01Z
Cette étude en contredit bcp d'autres. Dans le texte intégral (https://t.co/1loN7RLL8d) , il n'est pas fait mention de l'usage de réseaux sociaux. Les mots Instagram ou TikTok n'appaissent pas, ce qui est curieux. Or, c'est la combinaison des RS+du smartphone qui est dangereuse. https://t.co/k4kkRKmsWN
Are mobile phone ownership and age of acquisition associated with child adjustment? A 5‐year prospective study among low‐income Latinx children https://t.co/X2ehplTHqY
"Are mobile #phone ownership and age of acquisition associated with child adjustment? A 5-year prospective study among low-income #Latinx children," in #ChildDevelopment Journal (2022): https://t.co/hFn8dZ4hmb
RT @AttachedPodcast: Turns out there may be no universal “right time” for kids to have their own cell phone. It’s likely more important t…
Turns out there may be no universal “right time” for kids to have their own cell phone. It’s likely more important to consider HOW kids use the phone, and who they’re communicating with! https://t.co/4U9NG637Oc @UMNFSoS
RT @MattGrossmann: The age at which children get mobile phones is unrelated to depressive symptoms, school grades, and reported and objecti…
RT @MattGrossmann: The age at which children get mobile phones is unrelated to depressive symptoms, school grades, and reported and objecti…
The age at which children get mobile phones is unrelated to depressive symptoms, school grades, and reported and objectively assessed sleep https://t.co/BGF0RakH5K
RT @xiaoransunpsu: New #openaccess paper out on Child Development @SRCDtweets testing whether and when youth have a mobile phone are assoc…
RT @xiaoransunpsu: New #openaccess paper out on Child Development @SRCDtweets testing whether and when youth have a mobile phone are assoc…
RT @xiaoransunpsu: New #openaccess paper out on Child Development @SRCDtweets testing whether and when youth have a mobile phone are assoc…
RT @xiaoransunpsu: New #openaccess paper out on Child Development @SRCDtweets testing whether and when youth have a mobile phone are assoc…
RT @xiaoransunpsu: New #openaccess paper out on Child Development @SRCDtweets testing whether and when youth have a mobile phone are assoc…
RT @xiaoransunpsu: New #openaccess paper out on Child Development @SRCDtweets testing whether and when youth have a mobile phone are assoc…
RT @xiaoransunpsu: New #openaccess paper out on Child Development @SRCDtweets testing whether and when youth have a mobile phone are assoc…
New #openaccess paper out on Child Development @SRCDtweets testing whether and when youth have a mobile phone are associated with well-being outcomes (prereg @OSFramework ). We focused on low-income, Latinx children in this prospective, 5-year study. 1/n https://t.co/Fsndxin90u