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In this study, the authors conduct a survey of high school students to evaluate the effects of screen time and habits on motivation.
Read More...Examining the relationship between screen time and achievement motivation in an adolescent population
In this study, the authors conduct a survey of high school students to evaluate the effects of screen time and habits on motivation.
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