A recent study investigates the relationship between mobile phone dependence and creativity in adolescents. Findings indicate that higher phone dependence is associated with increased artistic creativity but decreased scientific creativity | AI News Digest
A recent study on Chinese adolescents reveals a nuanced connection between mobile phone dependence and creativity. While lower levels of phone dependence correlate with decreased artistic and scientific creativity, exceeding a certain threshold leads to increased artistic creativity, with the negative impact on scientific creativity disappearing. The research highlights the importance of self-esteem and creative identity as mediators in this relationship. Educators are encouraged to foster self-esteem and creative identity to mitigate the adverse effects of mobile phone dependence. The findings suggest that creativity, particularly artistic, can thrive under certain conditions of phone use, emphasizing the need for supportive environments for adolescents.
