Researchers find restrictive policies do not lower overall time children spend on their phones throughout the day
Banning smartphones at school does not improve academic grades and children’s wellbeing, a study suggests.
Researchers from the University of Birmingham did find that spending longer on phones and social media in general was linked to lower grades, poor sleep, disruptive behaviour and a lack of exercise.
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Researchers find restrictive policies do not lower overall time children spend on their phones throughout the day
Banning smartphones at school does not improve academic grades and children’s wellbeing, a study suggests.
Researchers from the University of Birmingham did find that spending longer on phones and social media in general was linked to lower grades, poor sleep, disruptive behaviour and a lack of exercise. Continue reading…Technology | The Guardian