Self-reported spending is down 6% among US teens (which includes Gen Alpha and Gen Z consumers), but they are still shelling out on beauty, according to Piper Sandler’s latest Taking Stock with Teens survey.
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Studies Find Teens with Problematic Smartphone Use Are Twice as Likely to Have Anxiety
A recent study revealed nearly half of 13–16 year-olds with Problematic Smartphone Use (PSU) reported symptoms of anxiety (44.4%) compared to 26.4% without PSU. Over half of 13–16 year-olds with PSU reported symptoms of depression (55.6%) compared to 35.8% without PSU.
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The average child spends about 10 hours playing with their parents, other children, or on their own on any given day, according to new research. But much of their free time is also spent in front of a screen, be it a tablet, phone, or television.
Read MoreJust Half of High School Grads Plan to Attend 4-Year College, New Survey Shows
A new survey of 1,000 recent high-school graduates shows just half are planning to attend a four-year college or university.
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