Smartphone3 min«Sometimes I wish someone would take my mobile away from me»Mia is one of those teenagers who use their mobile phone without any set rules. Her parents don't monitor either her screen time or the content she views.
Media competence16 minWhat effect does hours of scrolling have on young people?When one video follows another, young people find it hard to put their mobile phones down. What are the consequences of endless scrolling?
a young teenager at home looking at their mobile phoneSmartphone3 min«Without rules, I'd be on my mobile for much longer»Elijah, 13, got his first mobile phone when he was 11. He has to hand in his smartphone during lessons.
A Caucasian teenage boy lying on a bed, holding a smartphone close to his face and staring at the screen with a tired expression, showing signs of gadget addiction in a bedroom settingSmartphone3 min«When other people talk about Instagram or Snapchat, I think: What on earth are they for?»Noe, 13, isn't allowed to use social media, but he doesn't feel he's missing out on anything. The secondary school pupil has Tourette's syndrome and ADHD.