The relationship between social media use and adolescent inattention and impulsivity: A systematic review

Puntos clave

• Inattention and impulsivity likely increase with higher social media usage among adolescents, affecting daily functioning.
• The review synthesizes findings from multiple studies, highlighting considerable variability in reported outcomes.
• Assessment of social media use was conducted through self-reported measures and observational data gathered from various sources.
• Findings underscore the importance of monitoring social media engagement, particularly in adolescent populations.