Smartphones are bad for some teens, not all

(Canadian Institute for Advanced Research) In a commentary published today in Nature's special issue on the science of adolescence, Candice Odgers argues that smartphones should not be seen as universally bad. Her piece highlights research on how teens use online tools to build up relationships and arrange activities in real life. However, she also examines evidence that vulnerable teens are experiencing greater negative effects of life online.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news