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<br /> regulation, and increased risk for automobile accidents.Neuroscientific research has demonstrated
<br /> that inconsistent sleep schedules are associated with changes in structural brain development in
<br /> adolescent years. In other words, youths' preoccupation with technology and social media may
<br /> deleteriously affect the size of their brains 41
<br /> In addition, note that youth also engage with online and social media apps while
<br /> participating in other activities. Indeed, early studies show that when youth are engaging in
<br /> schoolwork, they often are doing so alongside the use of social media platforms, a phenomenon
<br /> called"media multitasking" 42. Research clearly demonstrates that most humans cannot multitask,
<br /> but rather are rapidly task-shifting—a process associated with poorer memory and comprehension
<br /> among youth 43. Evidence shows that these phenomena only worsen with heavier use of social
<br /> media, with more common symptoms such as mind wandering and higher levels of impulsivity
<br /> among young adults who use social media more frequently 44
<br /> Potential Solutions and Policy Implications
<br /> 41 Achterberg M,Becht A,van der Cruijsen R, et al. Longitudinal associations between social media use,mental
<br /> well-being and structural brain development across adolescence. Dev Cogn Neurosci. 2022-154:101088.
<br /> doi:10.1016/j.dcn.2022.101088.
<br /> 42 Jeong, S.-H., &Hwang,Y. (2012).Does Multitasking Increase or Decrease Persuasion?Effects of Multitasking
<br /> on Comprehension and Counterarguing. Journal of Communication, 62(4), 571-587 htt.1:Js //d. o i,,c lsr.;/3 0.3 3 3 r.
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<br /> consequences of media multitasking for youth:A review. Computers in Human Behavior,53,204-215.
<br /> „//Llc4i 2rs�/i�.30��/j.rhl.203.5.06.0::3.5,L. Mark Carrier,Larry D. Rosen,Nancy A. Cheever,Alex F. Lim,
<br /> Causes,effects, and practicalities of everyday multitasking,Developmental Review(2015),doi:
<br /> 10.1016/j.dr.2014.12.005.
<br /> 43 Ralph,B. C.,Thomson,D. R., Cheyne,J.A., & Smilek,D. (2014). Media multitasking and failures of attention in
<br /> everyday life.Psychological research, 78(5), 661-669 11tt s:// ii.otrlsr/30 00 ./s0O.A26 0-„3 0523 7..
<br /> 44 Ophir,E.,Nass, C., &Wagner,A. D. (2009). Cognitive control in media multitaskers.Proceedings of the National
<br /> Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 106(37), 15583-15587.
<br /> „//Llc4i 2rs�/i�.��"/3/ ma .0')0::3�a20300,Ralph,B. C.,Thomson,D. R., Cheyne,J.A., & Smilek,D. (2014). Media
<br /> multitasking and failures of attention in everyday life.Psychological research, 78(5), 661-669.
<br /> Llc4i )1g/30.3007/s00426 03 3 052::3 7;Baumgartner, S. E.,Weeda,W. D.,van der Heijden,L. L., &Huizinga,
<br /> M. (2014). The Relationship Between Media Multitasking and Executive Function in Early Adolescents. The
<br /> Journal of Early Adolescence,34(8), 1120-1144. 4�s ],c l crr; /3 0.3 3 77/027243➢6 3 4.523 3::3::3;Baumgartner,
<br /> Susanne&van der Schuur,Winneke&Lemmens,Jeroen&to Poel,Fam. (2018). The Relationship Between Media
<br /> Multitasking and Attention Problems in Adolescents: Results of Two Longitudinal Studies. Human Communication
<br /> Research. 44. 3-30. 10.1093/hcre.12111.
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