Keep an eye on adolescents. They might get drifted by using net and other forms of digital technologies. They may get addicted and their behaviour might change and some times become worst.The usage must be limited to avoid health problems.
Usually on an average the adolescents spent 2.3 hours a day using digital technologies. More than an hour of that time was spent texting, with the adolescents sending on average 41 text messages per day.
The researchers, based at Duke University in the USA, noticed that on days when the young people used their devices more – beyond their own usual usage and average usage of peers – they were more likely to experience behavioural problems such as lying and fighting.
Research also found that on days when devices were used more, the young people experienced difficulty paying attention and exhibited attention deficit hyperactivity disorder symptoms.
When the adolescents and their symptoms were revaluated 18 months later, the scientists found that those who spent the most time using digital technology experienced increased conduct problems and self-regulation problems.
Using the Internet and social media may help ward off depression and anxiety in some adolescents, a new American study found that tapping away on a smartphone or surfing the web was linked to increases in attention, behaviour and self-regulation problems in young people already at risk of mental health problems.
