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Does screen time make a difference? A longitudinal study of youth screen time and well-being

by Cait Brunton, Eton Boco, Travis Facette and Lauren Pinault

Canadian youth are using electronic devices more and more, and concerns are growing about how that usage affects their well-being, including mental health, academic performance, and other subjective indicators. To better understand the amount of time youth are spending in front of screens and possible associated outcomes, this study uses longitudinal data from the Canadian Health Survey on Children and Youth to look at the relationship between screen time and healthy behaviour.

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