W6: Orben & Przybylski (2019)

Question 1

Paper’s purpose

Answer 1

Investigate whether digital technology use negatively impacts adolescent psychological well-being. Most studies rely on large-scale social datasets that come with methodolical challenges, e.g. analytic flexibility

Question 2

Policy and media narratives

Answer 2

May exaggerate the negative effects of screen time

Question 3

Screen time

Answer 3

Blocking or limiting it may not yield significant mental health improvements

Question 4

Improve adolescent well-being

Answer 4

Efforts may be better spent on factors like sleep, nutrition, and social safety