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Many experts avoid offering universal screen-time time limits, but here are some general, research-informed guidelines to follow. Limit social media to 30-60 minutes per day for better...
According to the market-research group Nielsen, adults spend over 11 hours per day interacting with media. That's up from 9 hours and 32 minutes just four years ago. Of that 11 hours, 4 hours...
According to a 2023 digital report, the average screen time for people ages 16 to 64 globally is 6 hours 37 minutes per day. During the COVID-19 pandemic, American adults averaged...
The study shows that in adults aged 18 – 25, excessive screen time causes thinning of the cerebral cortex, the brain’s outermost layer responsible for processing memory and cognitive functions, such as decision-making and problem-solving.
Aim for less than 2 hours of recreational screen time use per weekday. Maintain healthy limits on screen time and content. Focus on making time for other important activities: 1-2 hours of physical activity, a full night’s sleep, meals as a family, screen-free relaxation time.
How much screen time is healthy. In the US, kids between ages 8 and 12 spend an average of 4 to 6 hours per day looking at screens, while teenagers may spend as much as 9 hours per day.
Healthcare authorities and pediatricians frequently issue recommendations to limit screen time for kids to no more than an hour per day. But what about adults?
Although some screen time can be educational, it's easy to go overboard, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The American Academy of Pediatrics discourages media use by children younger than 2 and recommends limiting older children's screen time to no more than one or two hours a day.
At the very least, much of the existing evidence indicates that spending many hours each day looking at screens (not including time spent on work or school activities) is a warning sign...
Children ages 2-5: Children ages 2 to 5 years should have no more than one hour of screen time of high-quality, educational content per day. Children ages 6 and older: Establish personal screen time limits that ensure that media does not interfere with sleep, exercise or other healthy behaviors.