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attention span
Coverage of attention span in the Nexus archive.
- Parenting habit up to 6 months could protect kids against ADHD symptoms later
A parenting habit maintained for up to six months may help protect children from developing ADHD symptoms later in life. The article suggests that parental focus during this period could influence a child's attention span.
- Are AI chatbots making us lose control of our brains?
Psychologist Gloria Mark's research shows human attention spans have decreased from 2.5 minutes in 2003 to 47 seconds by 2020 due to digital technologies. Frequent attention switching causes stress and reduces task performance, with lawsuits against Meta and Google's YouTube alleging addictive product design harms children.