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Rethinking screen time: A better understanding of what people do on their devices is key to digital well-being

  • Written by Rinanda Shaleha, Doctoral student in the College of Health and Human Development, Penn State
Rethinking screen time: A better understanding of what people do on their devices is key to digital well-beingWhat you do on your screens matters as much as how much time you spend on them.Klaus Vedfelt/DigitalVision via Getty Images

In an era where digital devices are everywhere, the term “screen time” has become a buzz phrase in discussions about technology’s impact on people’s lives. Parents are concerned about their...

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