Passive High Screen Time Linked to Lower Well-Being in Young Children, Global Study Finds
A new global study of over 80,000 parent reports shows that passive high screen time in children aged 4–6 is linked to lower well-being. The study, published in April 2025, found that higher screen time correlates with issues in psychosocial well-being, social functioning, parent-child relationships, and behavioral functioning. However, the researchers emphasize that the type and context of digital content also play significant roles in these outcomes. They suggest that parents can mitigate negative effects by moderating screen time, choosing high-quality educational content, and engaging in tech activities with their children. (Medical Xpress)
According to Be Social’s 2025 research, 81.6% of Hungarian teens aged 14–25 have already used ChatGPT, and nearly half of them regularly rely on it when doing their homework. Social media is primarily used as a source of news, with Instagram (75.9%), Facebook (69.5%), and TikTok (69.3%) being the most frequently mentioned platforms. Half of the respondents have taken a conscious digital break, while it is concerning that 49.2% have experienced online harassment. The findings highlight how important it is for young people not just to be users, but also conscious shapers of the digital world. Read more here: https://www.logiscool.com/en-hu/blog/digitalization/tinik-a-neten
Source: https://media1.hu/2025/05/12/tinik-a-neten-2025-kozossegi-media-chatgpt-2025/
In April 2025, Meta announced new safety measures for teen users on Instagram, requiring parental permission for those under 16 to go live or to disable the blurring of suspected nudity in direct messages. These updates aim to enhance protections for young users, addressing concerns about online safety and exposure to inappropriate content. Meta is also extending these safeguards to Facebook and Messenger, including default private settings, restrictions on messages from unknown users, and reminders to take breaks after 60 minutes of app usage. These changes are part of Meta's ongoing efforts to enhance protections for young users, first introduced through its teen account program launched in September.
Source: https://apnews.com/article/e79cc36bfc3a08f9386ebb99abd4c73d