Seminar · Psychology
Screen Savers : Protecting adolescent mental health in a digital world
Amy Orben · University of Cambridge UK
Tue, Dec 3, 2024 · 12:15 UTC
In our rapidly evolving digital world, there is increasing concern about the impact of digital technologies and social media on the mental health of young people. Policymakers and the public are nervous. Psychologists are facing mounting pressures to deliver evidence that can inform policies and practices to safeguard both young people and society at large. However, research progress is slow while technological change is accelerating.My talk will reflect on this, both as a question of psychological science and metascience. Digital companies have designed highly popular environments that differ