Technology not taking over children’s lives despite screen-time increase

New Oxford University research has revealed that as digital past-times have become intertwined with daily life, children have adapted their behaviours to include their devices. Much like adults, they are able to multi-task and do all the things that they would do anyway, such as, homework and playing outdoors with friends. Image credit: Shutterstock New Oxford University research has revealed that the common perception that technology is taking over children's lives and forcing out other activities, may be untrue. Despite spending increasing amounts of time on screen-based devices, much like adults, children multi-task, adapting their behaviours to include their devices and do all the things that they would do anyway, such as homework and playing with friends. The study also reveals key gender differences in how children use technology. Although boys and girls spend similar amounts of time using devices, boys spend significantly more time playing videogames compared to girls', spending 50 mins per day, compared girls' 9. The bulk of girls time is spent engaging in other activities such as study and socialising.