Unlocked - The Real Science of Screen Time (and how to spend it better)

UNLOCKED is a rare mix of trustworthy science, practical advice, and human stories . Pete Etchells shares some very personal moments from his own life that illuminate his point: that it''s a mistake to examine social media, or any of the technology we use, out of its human context. Thoroughly, and sometimes critically, examining all the research on screen time, Professor Etchells doesn''t dismiss all worries about its effects, especially on children and teenagers, but he does offer well-founded reassurance, alongside tips for taking back control of our devices . This doesn''t make it a dry read though - often funny, and occasionally heartbreaking, I read it in one go, with hardly even a break to check my smartphone! I''m going to recommend it to all the parents I know, and keep it handy for reference next time I see a scary headline about how technology is ruining our lives.>

About the author

Pete Etchells is a psychologist and science writer. He is a professor of psychology and science communication at Bath Spa University, where he studies the behavioural effects of playing video games. He is the author of LOST IN A GOOD GAME: WHY WE PLAY GAMES AND WHAT THEY CAN DO FOR US. He writes for BBC Science Focus magazine, and for four years he was the science blog network coordinator for the Guardian, where he wrote the psychology blog Head Quarters. He has previously written for the Observer, Telegraph, WIRED, Discover magazine's science blog, the Nature Network, the British Psychological Society's Research Digest, and Scientific American's blog network, and he's been a science consultant for BBC's Horizon.

Product details

• Authors: Pete Etchells, PETE ETCHELLS
• Assisted by: Addis Matt (Reader / Narrator)
• Publisher: Piatkus
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.06.2025
• EAN: 9780349432946
• ISBN: 978-0-349-43294-6
• No. of pages: 304
• Dimensions: 124 mm x 196 mm x 30 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Theoretical psychology; Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Society; Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > Media science; Media Studies, COMPUTERS / Internet / General, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Social Aspects, Digital lifestyle, Social networking, Internet: general works, Ethical issues: scientific & technological developments, Media studies: internet, digital media and society