Growing use of mobiles phones (MP) and other wireless devices (WD) has raised concerns
about their possible effects on children and adolescents' wellbeing. Understanding whether …

Despite the rapid proliferation of digital technologies in the Global South, most academic
research on social media and adolescent well-being has primarily focused on the Global …

Across diverse contexts, emerging evidence suggests that the COVID-19 pandemic is
increasing levels of anxiety and stress. In calling for greater attention to people's …

Objectives To examine the association between social media use and health risk
behaviours in adolescents (defined as those 10-19 years). Design Systematic review and …

As children in high, middle and even low-income countries gain access to the internet via a
range of digital devices and services–most often via a mobile phone–parents are feeling …

Smartphones have diffused rapidly across South African society and constitute the most
dominant information and communication technologies in everyday use. That being so, it is …

The rapidly expanding universe of information, media, and learning experiences available
through digital technology is creating unique opportunities and vulnerabilities for children …

Background Mobile phones may help young people (YP) access health information and
support health service engagement. However, in low-income settings there is limited …

In this study, it is aimed to comparatively examine the social media usage habits and social
media awareness levels related to appearance of the students studying at the Faculty of …

This article analyses the modes of physical access that facilitate participation in digital
opportunities and the development of digital skills in children and adolescents (9 to 17 years …