This report, produced by the Public Health Agency and the Media Authority, is a compilation of knowledge based on research and other relevant literature, national statistics, and dialogues with children, young people, guardians, civil society, and others. The report highlights correlations between high screen time and poorer sleep quality, problematic usage and negative health outcomes, such as on mental health and body image, while also acknowledging digital media's potential for social connection and learning. Dialogues with children, teenagers and parents also show that there is a demand for support and more knowledge about digital media.
(Source: Report)
Funded by: Government of Sweden, Public Health Agency of Sweden and the Swedish Agency for the Media.
Methodology
The report is a compilation of knowledge based on research and other relevant literature, national statistics, and dialogues with children, young people, guardians, civil society, and others.
Citation
Folkhälsomyndigheten & Myndigheten för press, radio och tv (Mediemyndigheten). (2024). Digitala medier och barns och ungas hälsa – en kunskapssammanställning (Artikelnummer 24069). Folkhälsomyndigheten.
This report, produced by the Public Health Agency and the Media Authority, is a compilation of knowledge based on research and other relevant literature, national statistics, and dialogues with children, young people, guardians, civil society, and others. The report highlights correlations between high screen time and poorer sleep quality, problematic usage and negative health outcomes, such as on mental health and body image, while also acknowledging digital media's potential for social connection and learning. Dialogues with children, teenagers and parents also show that there is a demand for support and more knowledge about digital media.
(Source: Report)
Funded by: Government of Sweden, Public Health Agency of Sweden and the Swedish Agency for the Media.
Methodology
The report is a compilation of knowledge based on research and other relevant literature, national statistics, and dialogues with children, young people, guardians, civil society, and others.
Citation
Folkhälsomyndigheten & Myndigheten för press, radio och tv (Mediemyndigheten). (2024). Digitala medier och barns och ungas hälsa – en kunskapssammanställning (Artikelnummer 24069). Folkhälsomyndigheten.
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