Reducing Screen Time Through Peer Support Groups
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether spending time with friends in a structured peer group helps young people use their smartphones less. Researchers will track your screen habits and see if group support makes it easier to cut back on leisure screen time.
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Who can take part
- Use your smartphone for at least 2 hours per day during free time
- Have a household member (family) willing to support you in making changes
- Have free time available most weeks to do activities in person (not online)
- Own and regularly use a smartphone
- Have active social media profiles
- Not currently enrolled in another research study
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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