Study Finds 600 US Minors Felt Neglected by Parents’ Screen Addiction
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Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 9
Study Finds 600 US Minors Felt Neglected by Parents’ Screen Addiction
3 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 9
Summary
A survey of 600 US children ages 12 to 17 found many felt marginalized or neglected when parents stayed glued to phones and other screens.
The study linked caregivers’ device misuse to weaker parent-child bonds and to more insecure attachment patterns in children.
Those effects can make children’s relationships more anxious and avoidant over time, pointing to longer-lasting developmental and psychological risks.
The findings were published last month in the peer-reviewed journal Frontiers in Psychology, adding fresh evidence to concerns about parental screen habits.