New research shows frequent social media use is linked to lower math, reading and science scores among students.
Yet those who play video games tend to score higher.
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Fifteen year olds who play online video games score above average in math, reading, and science, while those who engage in social networking tend to score below average, according to an analysis of international assessment data.
The study, conducted by Albert Posso, an associate professor at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in Australia, and published earlier this month in the International Journal of Communication, looked at about 12,000 Australian students' results for International students' Assessment.
PISA is administered every three years to 15 year olds from dozens of countries around the globe. The tests measure students' knowledge and application of skills in the three subject areas. Students also answer survey questions about a variety of topics, including their Internet use.
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