As exam season looms, parents are searching for ways to help their teens stay focused in an age of constant digital distraction. With research showing that smartphone use can significantly impact attention spans and academic performance, could a different kind of device be the answer to boosting a developing brain?
A recent study commissioned by sixth-form college group Mander Portman Woodward found that of 1,000 surveyed UK teenagers aged 15 to 18, on average, most said they can only revise for just 14 minutes before being distracted by their phones. The major culprits for distraction are social media apps – predominately Snapchat and TikTok. Alarmingly, 40 per cent admitted to being constantly distracted, and only 10 per cent felt confident about their upcoming exams.
