She knows her son is only one of millions of children across the globe who are “seeing things that nobody should ever see”. Research demonstrates that digital media satisfies these cravings at a neural level, activating the same neural regions as drug addiction,” the APA said. Social media platforms know engagement is more intense when high emotions, such as anger, disgust and despair, are aroused. Her organisation approaches the use of social media from the perspective of children’s protection rights versus their participation rights. In Utah, for example, from March 1st next year social media companies will have to implement a curfew for minors in the state, barring them from their social media accounts from 10.30pm to 6.30am.

Source: The Irish Times May 28, 2023 01:04 UTC