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B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recent research indicates that adolescents who engage in passive scrolling on screens for more than two hours daily are at a higher risk of experiencing anxiety and emotional or behavioral issues. This suggests that the way teens interact with digital media can significantly impact their mental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a detailed exploration of this study, you can read the full article here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.psypost.org\/passive-scrolling-linked-to-increased-anxiety-in-teens-study-finds\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What does “coping strategy”<\/strong> mean? “Adolescents\u2019 screen use rose dramatically during the pandemic, both out of necessity and as a coping strategy<\/strong> during periods of social isolation.<\/em>” Use it in a sentence. Give a similar expression.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does the adjective “pronounced”<\/strong> mean in the sentence, “Although weekend screen use also showed associations with mental health problems, the patterns were less pronounced<\/strong>.<\/em>” Use it in a sentence. Give a synonym.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does “recall bias”<\/strong> mean? “Because it was based on self-report data collected online, the accuracy of participants\u2019 responses could be influenced by recall bias<\/strong> or social desirability.<\/em>” Use it in a sentence.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. How might passive scrolling contribute to increased anxiety in teenagers?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. What are some strategies adolescents can use to limit passive screen time?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. How do you think the quality of screen time (passive vs. active use) affects mental health differently?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. What role do parents and educators play in managing teens’ screen time to promote better mental health?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Have you noticed any personal changes in mood or behavior related to your screen time habits? Talk about it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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