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COVID-19 pandemic screen time increase

The COVID-19 pandemic led to a significant increase in children's screen time globally, with potential negative impacts on their sleep, mental health, and physical activity.

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Jan 24, 2026
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How did the COVID-19 pandemic change children’s screen-time patterns and what evidence exists about long-term effects?

The produced a clear, global rise in children’s screen time—across toddlers to adolescents—with many studies reporting increases measured in the order of roughly 1–2 extra hours per day and sustained ...