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    Natalia Glinzler, Keanna Yoder

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    9:00-10:15, Kennedy Union Ballroom

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    Description

    The study examines the effect that screen time(independent variable) has on juvenile drug use(dependent variable). Understanding the addiction to screen time correlates with understanding the addiction to drugs. Both seek pleasure and dopamine in the brain. Present-day questions arise about the correlation between screen time and drug use in juveniles. It may be assumed juveniles are influenced to participate in drug use through screen time by viewing peers, influences or celebrities engaging in drugs; however, this is not the case. Unexpectedly, it is the opposite. Our brains crave dopamine, and often can only handle the amount of dopamine from a singular addiction. Rather than juveniles being influenced by what they interact with online, they are influenced by the lack of dopamine from screen time, hence turning to an alternate activity with surges of dopamine. The common answer: drugs. A multitude of factors may contribute to the modern low numbers of drug usage, however, screen time seems to be a common theme and more discussions of the obsession need to happen.

    Publication Date

    4-23-2025

    Project Designation

    Capstone Project

    Primary Advisor

    Mark A. Morgan

    Primary Advisor's Department

    Criminal Justice and Security Studies

    Keywords

    Stander Symposium, College of Arts and Sciences

    How Does Screen Time Impact Drug Use in Juveniles?

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