SEVEN per cent of Japanese young people aged 10 to 19 are suspected to be “pathological users” of social media, according to a recent survey by a medical institute, suggesting they are too addicted to reduce their screen time. The nationwide survey conducted by the National Hospital Organization Kurihama Medical and Addiction Centre also found the figure for that age group was the highest. Some research findings suggest links between social media use and crime and mental health issues among children.
To protect young people from social media harm, countries such as Australia and Indonesia have moved to ban those under 16 from using social media. Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications and the Children and Families Agency have also been discussing how to handle the issue.
Kyodo
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