The study, which surveyed 1,000 children aged 11 to 15, found that girls were more likely to be addicted to social networks than boys, with nine percent of girls and seven percent of boys being addicted. The study also found that the proportion of children addicted to social networks had increased from five percent in 2018.
The research team leader, Michal Kalman, said that the results of the study were concerning and that parents should be aware of the potential risks of social media addiction. He also said that parents should be aware of the signs of addiction, such as spending too much time on social media, and should take steps to limit their children’s use of social media.