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Social media bans and digital curfews to be trialled on UK teenagers

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Social media bans and digital curfews to be trialled on UK teenagers Social media bans, digital curfews and time limits on apps are to be trialled in the homes of hundreds of UK teenagers. The test, led by the UK government, will see 300 teens involved have their social apps disabled entirely, blocked overnight or capped to one hour's use - with some also seeing no such changes at all - in order t...
This initiative by the UK government represents a growing global concern about the impact of social media on young people's wellbeing. While some argue that restrictions are necessary to protect children from harmful content and cyberbullying, others question their effectiveness and potential unintended consequences, such as pushing teens to seek out less monitored online spaces. The independent study led by Prof Amy Orben aims to provide valuable insights into the real-world effects of reduced ...