Abstract
Television, streaming media, computers, and mobile devices are the major screen media technologies that are being used by children and adolescents today. This chapter provides a historical context of the development of screen media. Next, we examine the research on the effects of these types of screen media on youth mental health outcomes with a focus on the differences in some of the effects based on child age. This chapter includes an expanded section on social media, computers, and streaming media to address the research that has examined these unique types of screen media. Finally, we provide public policy recommendations to support healthy media use and positive outcomes in childhood and adolescence.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Encyclopedia of Mental Health, Third Edition |
Subtitle of host publication | Volume 1-3 |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Pages | V3-426-V3-433 |
Volume | 3 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780323914987 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780323914970 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2023 |
Keywords
- Adolescence
- Aggression
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- Empathy
- Obesity
- Parenting and mental health
- Screen media
- Social media
- Video games and mental health
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Psychology