Struggling pupils most likely to have negative phone experiences – study

Read our Privacy noticeSecondary pupils who say they are struggling academically at school are more likely to report having more negative experiences on their phones, a study has found. The study, which surveyed 3,721 secondary pupils at six schools in and around Bristol, asked students whether they were “thriving”, “coasting, or “struggling” at school. Researchers also found a disconnect between the concerns parents had over their children’s phone use, and the negative experiences students actually reported. Students reported they were most likely to have negative experiences on their phones through group chats, followed by on social media. Young people who said they were struggling were the most likely to say they would like to see more lenient rules around school phone use.