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Adolescent Screen Time and Attachment to Parents and Peers 

Rosalina Richards, PhD; Rob McGee, PhD; Sheila M. Williams, DSc; David Welch, PhD; Robert J. Hancox, MD

Conclusions:  Screen time was associated with poor attachment to parents and peers in 2 cohorts of adolescents 16 years apart. Given the importance of attachment to parents and peers in adolescent health and development, concern about high levels of screen time among adolescents is warranted...

Among adolescents, strong attachment to parents is protective against poor psychological health and participation in risky health behaviors. Strong attachment to peers is also associated with better psychological health and social competence but, in contrast, is associated with more participation in risky behaviors.