A smartphone and networks: it is not before 13 years according to a final study

The study reveals that having a first smartphone before the age of 13 is associated with suicidal thoughts. Consequently, aggressiveness, detachment of reality, hallucinations or low self -esteem. Meanwhile, The overall well-being scores (Mind Health Quotient. Meanwhile, MHQ) were on average lower, from an average of 30 for an first smartphone at 13 at only 1 for first access from the age of 5.

In young women, the rate of suicidal thoughts in adulthood is also significantly higher.

Risk of cyberbill, poor sleep quality … – Smartphone networks: it not before

The impact of the smartphone at a younger age would not be to underestimate, according to researchers. Moreover, And these negative effects would further strengthen at the beginning of adulthood in the event of poor quality of sleep. However, cyberbullying, or less good family relationships. Too young access smartphone networks: it not before to pornography. images deepfake And to violent images or extreme ideologies is also pointed out by the study. Particularly. it is registration on social networks that would generate the most negative effects, it comes back from the data studied.

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To prevent these negative consequences on adulthood. scientists highlight several solutions. In particular. they suggest prohibiting access to smartphones and social networks before the age of 13, and this in a global way so as not to feel guilty parents (and their children who will have to respect smartphone networks: it not before the decision) individually.

This position had already echoed in the public debate in Belgium. Both the Minister of the Media Jacqueline Galant (MR). that of digital vanessa Matz (the committed) mentioned their desire to restrict access to social networks more strongly for minors.