How Phones Affect Students' Grades and Mood

In Guizhou, China, a recent study looked at how phones impact students' schoolwork and mental health. Researchers surveyed 300 students from two universities and their high schools. They wanted to see if phone use was linked to grades and wellbeing. The study found that using phones too much for fun stuff like social media, music, and texting was bad for grades and mental health. It's like when you're always on your phone, it's hard to focus on schoolwork. But when students used their phones for school, like looking up notes or doing research, it actually helped their grades. The researchers also looked at things like age, gender, and what students studied (science or humanities). They found that these things didn't change the main results much. So, no matter who you are or what you study, too much phone use for fun can be a problem. The study suggests that students should be careful with how they use their phones. It's not about stopping phone use completely. It's about finding a balance. Using phones for school can be good, but too much time on social media or games might not be so great.