The Australian government's decision to restrict social media access for children under 16 aims to address concerns over cyber-bullying and wellbeing, but lacks empirical support for effectiveness.
Many experts argue that the blanket ban approach is too blunt and emphasize the importance of nuanced, evidence-based strategies to mitigate online risks for children.
Andrew Przybylski, from the University of Oxford, states there's minimal evidence supporting the effectiveness of a ban, noting it doesn't align with scientific consensus on social media's impact.
Research indicates while social media can be harmful, the evidence does not support a direct causation of negative effects on adolescent populations, urging for more thoughtful approaches.
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