From smartphones to tablets, computers to TVs and even smart watches, screens and digital technology are part and parcel of our daily lives. While they provide us with significant benefits, this “cohabitation” has also given rise to difficulties, and excessive use can lead to sleep problems, poor school performance, relationship issues and more. As a result, the term screen addiction (also known as screen use disorder, or ScUD) has found its way into the realm of public debate.
The topic has already received a great deal of airtime, particularly during and after Covid-19 lockdown periods, but what does scientific research have to say about it? Our recently published research sheds some light on the facts.
