How Social Media Shapes Children’s Attention Over Time

A recent US-based long‑term study ne yeh dikhaya hai ki regular social media use bachchon me dheere‑dheere inattention symptoms ko increase kar sakta hai. Yeh findings ABCD Study se aayi hain — jo America ki sabse badi child brain development research hai, jisme 8,000+ bachchon ko 4 saal tak track kiya gaya.

Study ke Important Points

• Social media use ka direct link inattention symptoms se mila.
• 9 saal ke bachche average 30 minutes/day social media use karte the, jo 13 saal tak badhkar 2.5 hours/day ho gaya.
• Even moderate use bhi attention ko dheere‑dheere affect karta dikha.
• TV aur video games ka same effect nahi mila — sirf social media ne attention ko impact kiya.

Social Media Attention Ko Kaise Affect Karta Hai?

Researchers ke according:

• Short videos aur fast content brain ko quick reward cycle ka aadat daal dete hain.
• Constant scrolling se patience aur sustained focus kam hota hai.
• Notifications aur endless feed se mind easily distract ho jata hai.

Yeh effect chhota lag sakta hai, par millions of kids ke level par yeh public‑health concern ban sakta hai.

Parents Ke Liye Important Tips

• Daily screen time monitor karein
• Offline hobbies encourage karein
• Digital discipline sikhayein
• Young kids ko social media se door rakhein

Goal ban karna nahi, balance create karna hai.

Conclusion

Latest research clearly batati hai ki social media bachchon ki attention span ko time ke saath weaken kar sakta hai, especially 9–14 age group me. Isliye parents aur teachers ko digital habits par thoda extra dhyaan dena zaroori hai.

Mental health ke liye humara yeh blog bhi pade Mental Health