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flag Daily social media use over 30 minutes in kids ages 9–14 is linked to declining attention spans over time, a new study finds.

flag A new study of over 8,000 U.S. children aged 9 to 14 found that daily social media use exceeding 30 minutes is linked to a gradual decline in attention span, particularly inattention symptoms, over four years. flag The research, published in Pediatrics Open Science, showed that social media use rose from 30 minutes at age 9 to 2.5 hours at age 13, despite most platforms requiring users to be at least 13. flag No similar effect was seen with TV or video games. flag Researchers suggest constant notifications and mental distractions may impair focus, and the link persisted after accounting for socioeconomic status and genetic risk for ADHD. flag The study found no evidence that inattention led to more social media use, suggesting the opposite. flag While individual effects were small, the findings raise concerns about population-level impacts on attention and learning.

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