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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

Experts say kids can have screen addiction and even withdrawal symptoms. The good news is they can combat it fairly quickly. At this point, discussing the relationship kids and teens have with screens ...

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 ...

Social media addiction has been compared to addiction to casinos, opioids and cigarettes. While there's some debate among experts about the line between overuse and addiction, and whether social media ...