Study: Social Media Harms Children's Concentration

• A study suggests social media use may impair children's concentration and contribute to ADHD-related symptoms.
• Researchers from Karolinska Institute and Oregon Health & Science University tracked 8,000 children aged 9-14 over four years.
• The study found a link between social media use (Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, Facebook) and increased inattention symptoms.
• No similar link was found for TV watching or video game playing.
• Experts attribute this to constant distractions from social media messages and notifications, affecting focus.

Why It Matters: Social media directly harms children's concentration, potentially increasing ADHD diagnoses.