Nat Hum Behav January 2024 PMID 37957284

An umbrella review of the benefits and risks associated with youths' interactions with electronic screens.

Taren Sanders, Michael Noetel, Philip Parker, Borja Del Pozo Cruz, Stuart Biddle, Rimante Ronto, Ryan Hulteen, Rhiannon Parker, George Thomas, Katrien De Cocker, Jo Salmon, Kylie Hesketh, Nicole Weeks, Hugh Arnott, Emma Devine

Mentions

114
Peak: 15 in Nov 2023
across 5 sources since Nov 2023

Extended reach

270,616
potential audience

Total likes

57

Video views

315

Mentions per month

Nov 2023 – Oct 2025

Where it's discussed

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

Overall, the social discussions reflect a balanced view, mentioning that screen effects are small but meaningful, with examples such as the association between screen time and literacy, and how parental involvement might mitigate negative outcomes. The tone and focus on specific data points suggest an active interest in understanding the nuanced impacts of electronic screens on youth.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the mixed findings of the review, with some emphasizing the moderate effects and nuances such as positive parental involvement.

InterestModerate interest

Posts show moderate interest by referencing specific details of the study, including findings about literacy and health, indicating engagement with the research content.

EngagementModerate engagement

The posts include summaries, links, and personal reflections, suggesting a moderate level of deep engagement rather than dismissiveness.

ImpactModerate impact

These discussions seem to influence perceptions about screen time's effects, highlighting it as a relevant issue in youth health and education debates.

Abstract in brief

  • The impact of electronic screens on children's health and education remains unclear, with combined data from 102 meta-analyses involving nearly 2 million participants.
  • The review found small-to-moderate effects of screen time, highlighting mixed educational outcomes—screen use can negatively affect literacy but may have positive effects when parents engage with children during screen time.
  • In terms of health, small negative associations were found, such as social media's link to depression, alongside concerns about the quality of studies due to bias and variability in findings.

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Jordi Adell
@jordi_a · X

¿Cómo afectan las "pantallas" a la salud y al aprendizaje? Sanders, T., Noetel, M., Parker, P. et al. An umbrella review of the benefits and risks associated with youths’ interactions with electronic screens. Nat Hum Behav (2023). https://t.co/W5w7czXR2b

Nov 14, 2023 · 21 likes · 4 shares · 42,002 followers View post →
Jordi Adell
@jordi_a · X

Sanders, T. et al., (2023). An umbrella review of the benefits and risks associated with youths’ interactions with electronic screens. Nature Human Behaviour. https://t.co/W5w7czXR2b

Nov 28, 2023 · 9 likes · 1 share · 42,002 followers View post →
Jordi Adell
@jordi_a · X

Sanders, T., et al. (2023). An umbrella review of the benefits and risks associated with youths’ interactions with electronic screens. Nature Human Behaviour. https://t.co/W5w7czXR2b Beneficios y riesgos asociados a las interacciones de los jóvenes con las pantallas.

Nov 16, 2023 · 7 likes · 1 share · 42,002 followers View post →
Ash Paul
@pash22 · X

Reanalysis of Sanders et al. (2024): An Umbrella Review of the Benefits and Risks Associated with Youths' Interactions with Electronic Screens https://t.co/6DwxrqzGMN via @alexbyrnes https://t.co/gorvH1E6nV

Aug 12, 2025 · 4 likes · 1 share · 32,252 followers View post →
Agingdoc
@agingdoc1 · X

An umbrella review of the benefits and risks associated with youths’ interactions with electronic screens @TarenSanders @lonsdale_c @mnoetel @Phil_D_Parker @NatureHumBehav https://t.co/g2BKmNCsr0

Nov 17, 2023 · 3 likes · 41,289 followers View post →
David Morales-Álamo
@D_Morales_Alamo · X

An umbrella review of the benefits and risks associated with youths’ interactions with electronic screens | published in @NatureHumBehav | https://t.co/zix6BvZhcC

Nov 14, 2023 · 3 likes · 1 share · 3,767 followers View post →

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Grange JC
@docdu16 · X

RT @pash22: Reanalysis of Sanders et al. (2024): An Umbrella Review of the Benefits and Risks Associated with Youths' Interactions with Ele…

Aug 12, 2025 · 1 share · 5,445 followers View post →
Ash Paul
@pash22 · X

Reanalysis of Sanders et al. (2024): An Umbrella Review of the Benefits and Risks Associated with Youths' Interactions with Electronic Screens https://t.co/6DwxrqzGMN via @alexbyrnes https://t.co/gorvH1E6nV

Aug 12, 2025 · 4 likes · 1 share · 32,252 followers View post →
Gloria Colli Lista
@gmcolli · X

RT @luisotobajas: An umbrella review of the benefits and risks associated with youths’ interactions with electronic screens https://t.co/em…

Apr 10, 2024 · 1 share · 6,523 followers View post →
Luis Tobajas Belvís
@luisotobajas · X

An umbrella review of the benefits and risks associated with youths’ interactions with electronic screens https://t.co/emZ9J4ScqM

Apr 10, 2024 · 2 likes · 1 share · 8,754 followers View post →
Juanjo Pérez Soto
@_profejuanjo · X

2) Sanders, T., Noetel, M., Parker, P., et al. (2024). An umbrella review of the benefits and risks associated with youths’ interactions with electronic screens. Nature Human Behaviour, 8, 82–99. Link: https://t.co/V3sPBrCcuH

Feb 11, 2024 · 5,598 followers View post →
Alvaro Serra
@alvaroserra_ · X

El uso de pantallas se asoció NEGATIVAMENTE con la alfabetización (r = –0,14), pero este efecto fue POSITIVO CUANDO los padres observaron con sus hijos (r = 0,15). https://t.co/n9X3EJJn4H

Dec 1, 2023 · 2 likes · 630 followers View post →
Jordi Adell
@jordi_a · X

Sanders, T. et al., (2023). An umbrella review of the benefits and risks associated with youths’ interactions with electronic screens. Nature Human Behaviour. https://t.co/W5w7czXR2b

Nov 28, 2023 · 9 likes · 1 share · 42,002 followers View post →
Diego Forero MD, PhD
@daforerog · X

An umbrella review of the benefits and risks associated with youths’ interactions with electronic screens https://t.co/M7AfQ4560u

Nov 25, 2023 · 1 like · 1,597 followers View post →
Agingdoc
@agingdoc1 · X

An umbrella review of the benefits and risks associated with youths’ interactions with electronic screens @TarenSanders @lonsdale_c @mnoetel @Phil_D_Parker @NatureHumBehav https://t.co/g2BKmNCsr0

Nov 17, 2023 · 3 likes · 41,289 followers View post →
Manuel Fernández Navas
@nolo14 · X

RT @jordi_a: Sanders, T., et al. (2023). An umbrella review of the benefits and risks associated with youths’ interactions with electronic…

Nov 16, 2023 · 1 share · 9,600 followers View post →
Jordi Adell
@jordi_a · X

Sanders, T., et al. (2023). An umbrella review of the benefits and risks associated with youths’ interactions with electronic screens. Nature Human Behaviour. https://t.co/W5w7czXR2b Beneficios y riesgos asociados a las interacciones de los jóvenes con las pantallas.

Nov 16, 2023 · 7 likes · 1 share · 42,002 followers View post →
@ciberprofesor
@ciberprofesor1 · X

RT @jordi_a: ¿Cómo afectan las "pantallas" a la salud y al aprendizaje? Sanders, T., Noetel, M., Parker, P. et al. An umbrella review of t…

Nov 15, 2023 · 4 shares · 12 followers View post →
Álvaro Pons
@alvaropons · X

RT @jordi_a: ¿Cómo afectan las "pantallas" a la salud y al aprendizaje? Sanders, T., Noetel, M., Parker, P. et al. An umbrella review of t…

Nov 14, 2023 · 4 shares · 17,220 followers View post →
@jennygila
@jennylga1 · X

RT @jordi_a: ¿Cómo afectan las "pantallas" a la salud y al aprendizaje? Sanders, T., Noetel, M., Parker, P. et al. An umbrella review of t…

Nov 14, 2023 · 4 shares · 82 followers View post →
Paulo Velez Leon
@ontoart · X

RT @jordi_a: ¿Cómo afectan las "pantallas" a la salud y al aprendizaje? Sanders, T., Noetel, M., Parker, P. et al. An umbrella review of t…

Nov 14, 2023 · 4 shares · 364 followers View post →
catherine de Gavre
@anaerevue · X

An umbrella review of the benefits and risks associated with youths’ interactions with electronic screens | Nature Human Behaviour https://t.co/foh3WVPiHV

Nov 14, 2023 · 9,409 followers View post →
Pilar Gema Rodríguez
@PiiYei · X

No es el tiempo, sino el contenido: “An umbrella review of the benefits and risks associated with youths’ interactions with electronic screens” Sanders, T., Noetel, M., Parker, P. et al. Nat Hum Behav (2023). https://t.co/Tp09fjPObF

Nov 14, 2023 · 2 likes · 199 followers View post →
Fran | @frago05.bsky.social
@FranIglesiasGm1 · X

Un ☂️ (en forma de revisión bibliográfica) que espiga riesgos y beneficios asociados a la interacción jóvenes - pantallas electrónicas. Porque no todo va a ser aterrar e infundir pánico social hacia ellas. @Nature https://t.co/YgJMCp7F4c

Nov 14, 2023 · 436 followers View post →
Jordi Adell
@jordi_a · X

¿Cómo afectan las "pantallas" a la salud y al aprendizaje? Sanders, T., Noetel, M., Parker, P. et al. An umbrella review of the benefits and risks associated with youths’ interactions with electronic screens. Nat Hum Behav (2023). https://t.co/W5w7czXR2b

Nov 14, 2023 · 21 likes · 4 shares · 42,002 followers View post →
Anssi H. Manninen | Mass Balance Man
@KingManninen · X

RT @D_Morales_Alamo: An umbrella review of the benefits and risks associated with youths’ interactions with electronic screens | published…

Nov 14, 2023 · 1 share · 1,061 followers View post →
David Morales-Álamo
@D_Morales_Alamo · X

An umbrella review of the benefits and risks associated with youths’ interactions with electronic screens | published in @NatureHumBehav | https://t.co/zix6BvZhcC

Nov 14, 2023 · 3 likes · 1 share · 3,767 followers View post →