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No ‘smoking gun’ linking mental health harm and the internet – study
No ‘smoking gun’ linking mental health harm and the internet – study
The internet and mobile phones may not have a “blanket negative effect” on wellbeing and mental health, researchers say. A large international study used data from two million people aged 15 to 89 in 168 countries, and found smaller associations than would be expected if the internet were causing widespread psychological harm. The researchers say that if the link between internet use and poor health were as universal and robust as many think they would have found it. We looked very hard for a ‘smoking gun’ linking technology and wellbeing and we didn’t find it Professor Andrew Przybylski, Oxford Internet Institute However, the study did not look at social media use, and although the data included some young people, the researchers did not analyse how long people spent online. Professor Andrew Przybylski, of the Oxford Internet Institute, and Assistant Professor Matti Vuorre, Tilburg University, and Research Associate, Oxford Internet Institute, carried out the research into home and mobile broadband use. Prof Przybylski said: “We looked very hard for a ‘smoking gun’ linking technology and wellbeing and we didn’t find it.” He added: “The popular idea that the internet and mobile phones have a blanket negative effect on wellbeing and mental health is not likely to be accurate. “It is indeed possible that there are smaller and more important things going on, but any sweeping claims about the negative impact of the internet globally should be treated with a very high level of scepticism.” Looking at the results by age group and gender did not reveal any specific patterns among internet users, including women and young girls. Instead, the study, which looked at data for the past two decades, found that for the average country, life satisfaction increased more for females over the period. Data from the United Kingdom was included in the study, but the researchers say there was nothing distinctive about the UK compared with other countries. Although the study included a lot of information, the researchers say technology companies need to provide more data, if there is to be conclusive evidence of the impacts of internet use. They explain: “Research on the effects of internet technologies is stalled because the data most urgently needed are collected and held behind closed doors by technology companies and online platforms. “It is crucial to study, in more detail and with more transparency from all stakeholders, data on individual adoption of and engagement with internet-based technologies. “These data exist and are continuously analysed by global technology firms for marketing and product improvement but unfortunately are not accessible for independent research.” For the study, published in the Clinical Psychological Science journal, the researchers looked at data on wellbeing and mental health against a country’s internet users and mobile broadband subscriptions and use, to see if internet adoption predicted psychological wellbeing. In the second study they used data on rates of anxiety, depression and self-harm from 2000-2019 in some 200 countries. Wellbeing was assessed using data from face-to-face and phone surveys by local interviewers, and mental health was assessed using statistical estimates of depressive disorders, anxiety disorders and self-harm in some 200 countries from 2000 to 2019. Read More Young people the biggest users of generative AI, Ofcom study shows Software firm Cloudsmith announces £8.8m investment UK and South Korea issue warning over North Korea-linked cyber attacks Data protection watchdog warns websites over cookie consent alerts Employee data leaked during British Library cyber attack Half of adults who chat online with strangers do not check age – poll
2023-11-28 08:16
Ledyard Appoints Josephine Moran as CEO, Successor to Retiring CEO, Kathy Underwood
Ledyard Appoints Josephine Moran as CEO, Successor to Retiring CEO, Kathy Underwood
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2023-05-20 00:25
Bad Bunny drops fifth studio album, addresses why he threw phone on fan in song lyrics
Bad Bunny drops fifth studio album, addresses why he threw phone on fan in song lyrics
Bad Bunny announced his fifth album on Monday, October 9, much to the delight of his fans
2023-10-14 10:17
'Sister Wives' star Mykelti Brown accused of protecting Kody and Robyn Brown with 'abusive lies' on Patreon after charging $10
'Sister Wives' star Mykelti Brown accused of protecting Kody and Robyn Brown with 'abusive lies' on Patreon after charging $10
Mykelti Brown charges $10 a month for her premium Patreon but has been accused of doing Kody and Robyn Brown's 'dirty work' through the account
2023-10-18 11:48
Michael Oher's long effort to correct the record on his inspirational story of homelessness to the NFL
Michael Oher's long effort to correct the record on his inspirational story of homelessness to the NFL
The allegation that he was misled into signing a conservatorship is part of the retired NFL lineman's push over the years to reclaim his story and correct the record on his life.
2023-08-16 07:29
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to endorse Trump at Friday rally, sources say
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to endorse Trump at Friday rally, sources say
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is expected to endorse former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in her home state Friday, two sources familiar with the plans tell CNN, fueling speculation about the role the Republican governor may play in his third bid for the White House.
2023-09-08 04:16
Who is Kelsey Henson? 'Game of Thrones' star Thor Bjornsson and wife mourn losing their baby in tragic miscarriage
Who is Kelsey Henson? 'Game of Thrones' star Thor Bjornsson and wife mourn losing their baby in tragic miscarriage
Kelsey Henson and Thor Bjornsson announced the loss of their baby at less than 22 weeks
2023-11-11 18:49
Stellantis says it is evaluating Tesla's charging standard
Stellantis says it is evaluating Tesla's charging standard
By Joseph White and Norihiko Shirouzu DETROIT/AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) -Automaker Stellantis said on Tuesday that it continues to evaluate Tesla's
2023-06-14 04:50
Palau country profile
Palau country profile
Provides an overview of Palau, including key dates and facts about this Pacific island nation.
2023-10-28 00:30
US House leader McCarthy to test his Republican majority with funding vote-source
US House leader McCarthy to test his Republican majority with funding vote-source
By David Morgan and Makini Brice WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is expected to urge Republicans on Saturday
2023-09-30 21:50
Striking Nigerian doctors to embark on nationwide protest over unmet demands by country's leader
Striking Nigerian doctors to embark on nationwide protest over unmet demands by country's leader
Doctors from Nigerian public hospitals who have been on strike since last week say they will embark on a nationwide protest, accusing the country’s president of ignoring their demands for better work conditions
2023-08-06 04:46
NFL Week 5 Winners and Losers: Jags claim London, Pats hit new low
NFL Week 5 Winners and Losers: Jags claim London, Pats hit new low
Another week, another slate of NFL winners and losers as the Steelers and Falcons overcome adversity and the Patriots hit rock bottom.
2023-10-09 06:15