Social media is dangerous for children; a new study reveals these serious risks that will take away your sleep.

Social media poses many dangers, and it has a particularly adverse effect on children. A recent study suggests that social media is reducing children's attention spans.

There has long been debate about the negative effects of social media on children, ranging from privacy concerns to bullying. Now, a recent study has revealed that prolonged social media use impairs children's mental health and makes it difficult for them to concentrate. This study included thousands of children of various ages in the United States. Let's explore the findings.

The Most Dangerous Effects of Social Media - Study

The Karolinska Institute in Sweden conducted this study in collaboration with Oregon Health & Science University. During the study, researchers monitored the duration of children's various digital activities. The children participating in the study spent an average of 2.3 hours watching TV or online videos, 1.4 hours using social media, and 1.5 hours playing video games. Of all these activities, only social media use caused attention problems. Researchers say that social media is causing children's attention spans to decline.

These Dangers of Social Media

Researchers say that while the impact on individual children may be minimal, if a large population of children begins to use social media excessively, the impact could be significant. Professor Torkel Klingberg, the study's senior author, said that social media is more challenging than other digital media. Constant notifications, messages, and updates impact a child's brain development and their ability to focus. Waiting for a message can also act as a mental distraction, preventing them from concentrating on games or studies.