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The COVID-19 pandemic is directly linked to screen time as it served as a catalyst for a 52% increase in usage among children and adolescents [1]. This shift in behavior was particularly pronounced in adolescents aged 12 to 18 [2], and while usage began to rise in 2019, the pandemic significantly accelerated these trends [3].
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Associations between media parenting practices and early ... - Nature nature.com 2 facts
claimAdolescents between the ages of 12 and 18 experienced greater changes in screen time compared to younger children during the COVID-19 pandemic and were more likely to have access to personal devices.
measurementDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, screen time in children and adolescents increased by 52% on average.
The effects of screen time on children: The latest research parents ... health.choc.org 1 fact
claimScreen time usage among youth jumped in 2019, just before the COVID-19 pandemic began to spread.