The Dark Side of Screen Time (SOP81)

Published: May 22, 2019, 10:30 a.m.

Americans spend nearly half of the day interacting with screens of all kinds -- smartphones, televisions and computers, according to a recent Nielsen report. While these technologies have made our lives better in many ways, it is easier than ever to become addicted to screens. Guest\xa0Adam Alter, PhD, author of "Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked" discusses the dark side of screen time and how our devices are affecting our well-being and happiness.\n APA is currently seeking proposals for APA 2020 sessions, learn more at\xa0http://convention.apa.org/proposals\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices