Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Short Video Addiction (SVA) is a term used by researchers, and this is separate from excessive general internet use. A 2025 report ...

Your endless scroll may be costing you more than just your time. New research shows it’s changing the way you think and make decisions. These days, almost everything is available in the form of quick, ...

A new brain imaging study suggests that people who report symptoms of addiction to short-form video platforms—such as TikTok or Instagram Reels—may be less sensitive to financial losses and make ...

Is “screen addiction” a real thing? Once you understand why gaming, social media, and scrolling are so hard to stop, you can finally become the boss of your phone. This episode will teach you to ...

As the mom of two sons, ages 4 and 11, I can attest to the challenge of keeping children off screens. With my older one, I was able to hold off until 2 years old, eventually letting him watch ...

Social media, video game, and smartphone use in kids and teens has risen, and there’s a growing chorus of concerns about screen time’s link to mental health concerns. It's prompted legislation ...

Steve Chen highlighted the difference between entertainment and more substantive content, warning against 'TikTok-ification' ...

YouTube is stepping up to help families deal with the digital world. If you have been worried about your child and his/her use of YouTube Shorts, then your worries are over. I stopped my kids from ...

Ranchi: Twelve-year-old Rishav (name changed), a Class VI student, excelled in academics till Class V. However, his ...

Screen time is on the rise for people 65-years-old and older. What's more: According to global research firm GWI, older people are more likely to own tablets, smart TVs, e-readers and computers than ...