Study Reveals Link Between Social Media Usage and Lower Test Scores
A recent study published in the medical journal Jama has found a correlation between social media usage and decreased test scores among pre-teens.
Researchers examined students aged 9 to 13 and discovered that the more time spent on sites like TikTok and Instagram, the lower their scores on reading and memory tests.
Even just one hour a day on social media was found to have an impact, leading to test scores that are one to two points lower.
- One hour per day on social media resulted in a one to two point drop in test scores.
- Increased social media usage led to a four to five point drop on tests.
Author's summary: Social media affects pre-teens' test scores negatively.
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