EU Kids Online has published a report looking at the effects of digital technologies on the wellbeing of adolescents. The report examines 15 research studies carried out over six years exploring how smartphones, social networks, and online gaming influence adolescents’ psychological, social, and physical wellbeing. Overall findings indicated that the impacts of technology vary significantly according to individual characteristics such as age, gender, media use frequency, and use patterns. While some adolescents experienced positive outcomes, others faced negative consequences, highlighting the complexity of the relationship between technology use and wellbeing. The report also highlights the need to avoid broad generalisations and to adopt a more nuanced understanding of how digital technologies interact with adolescents’ characteristics and usage patterns.
Read the press release: Tech & teens: insights from 15 studies on the impact of digital technology on wellbeing
Download the report: Tech & teens: insights from 15 studies on the impact of digital technology on well-being
Source: EU Kids Online
Date published: 10 February 2025
