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The prevalence of anxiety disorders among youth has increased over the last decade. At the same time, the use of screens including smartphones and social media has become ubiquitous. The ways in which screen media use may either exacerbate or alleviate symptoms of anxiety remain an area of ongoing research. Increasingly, studies are suggesting that the impact of screen media use on anxiety symptoms, and vice versa, is influenced by how these technologies are used, as well as the individual characteristics of the youth using them. This chapter briefly summarizes the current literature on anxiety and screen media use among the youth, offers recommendations for clinical providers and parents/caregivers for supporting their healthy screen habits, and outlines future research directions.

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Youth Anxiety in the Digital Age: Present Status and Future Considerations

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    2025年

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  • Merlin Ariefdjohan,
  • Jacqueline Nesi,
  • Benjamin Mullin,
  • Matthew Pesko,
  • Sandra Fritsch

摘要

The prevalence of anxiety disorders among youth has increased over the last decade. At the same time, the use of screens including smartphones and social media has become ubiquitous. The ways in which screen media use may either exacerbate or alleviate symptoms of anxiety remain an area of ongoing research. Increasingly, studies are suggesting that the impact of screen media use on anxiety symptoms, and vice versa, is influenced by how these technologies are used, as well as the individual characteristics of the youth using them. This chapter briefly summarizes the current literature on anxiety and screen media use among the youth, offers recommendations for clinical providers and parents/caregivers for supporting their healthy screen habits, and outlines future research directions.