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University of South Australia: Social Media Use Soars as Kids Drop Sport, Reading and the Arts
November 20, 2025
ADELAIDE, Australia, Nov. 20 -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release:

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Social media use soars as kids drop sport, reading and the arts

In striking new statistics, experts warn of social media's growing grip on young people, with use among children and teens soaring by more than 200% since before COVID and showing no sign of decline.

In one of the world's largest studies of after-school activities, U . . .

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