Topic: Research News
Experts warn that restricting social media use in teens may not solve all problems. They suggest looking at how companies and teens adapt to rules.
A group of experts, led by Amrit Kaur Purba, recently published a study in The BMJ. They argue that social media restrictions should be treated as part of a bigger system. This includes families, schools, governments, and commercial actors.
If we only look at restricting social media use, the experts warn that it may not solve all problems. Governments might introduce rules that are poorly understood and cause unintended harm. The root causes of problems may still remain unchanged.
The study looked at how companies like tobacco and alcohol industries adapt to new regulations. They found that these companies can try to redefine what counts as
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Experts warn that restricting social media use in teens may not solve all problems. They suggest looking at how companies and teens adapt to rules.
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