Screen Time and Puberty Timing: Findings from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study | Synapse
March 3, 2026Open Access
Screen Time and Puberty Timing: Findings from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study
Key Points
Earlier puberty timing is associated with increased screen time in late childhood, highlighting a developmental concern.
Findings indicate a significant correlation, with earlier onset observed alongside high screen exposure.
Analysis from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study examines developmental impacts on puberty timing.
These results suggest the need for ongoing parental guidance regarding children's screen media use in the digital age.
Abstract
These findings suggest that screen time in late childhood is linked with earlier pubertal development and highlight its relevance for parental guidance on preadolescents' screen media use.