Is Limiting Social Media Use Feasible for Young Adults? A 4-Study Replication Failure of a Screen Time Reduction Intervention
Bradley A; Gmiro Y; Stoakes A; Meloff Z; Hasan SJ; Heaslip A; Howard A · 2026 · Preprint
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Abstract (excerpt)
Concerns about the impact of social media on young adult mental health persists despite weak and inconclusive empirical evidence. This study aimed to replicate a highly-cited study showing improved well-being after limiting time on social…
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Metadata source: Europe PMC · DOI 10.31234/osf.io/pehxw_v2