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New study links early social media use to poorer school results; researcher offers four tips
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New study links early social media use to poorer school results; researcher offers four tips

From Berlingske · () Danish

Translated from Danish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A new study links early social media use in children to poorer academic performance.
  • The researcher behind the study is a mother of three and a social media researcher at the University of Southern Denmark.
  • The article also includes related content about relationships and psychology.

A recent study suggests a correlation between early engagement with social media and diminished academic results among children. The findings indicate that the earlier children begin using these platforms, the more likely they are to experience negative impacts on their school performance.

The research is led by Aida Bikic, a social media researcher at the University of Southern Denmark. Bikic, who is also a mother to three children aged 7, 12, and 15, brings a unique perspective to the study, combining academic expertise with personal experience of navigating the digital world with a family.

While the article focuses on the study's findings regarding social media and academic outcomes, it also includes tangential content. These related pieces explore different aspects of personal relationships and psychology, featuring insights from a psychologist who challenges the notion of infatuation as the primary driver of successful relationships, and a neuroscientist who identifies a key factor for relationship success.

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Originally published by Berlingske in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.