School smartphone bans seen as ‘punitive’ by young people, study says
Summary
A new law in England requires schools to ban smartphones during the school day. A University College London study found that most students see these bans as unfair and unhelpful, while most teachers and parents support them. The study suggests that outright bans might not work well and could cause problems for students.Key Facts
- England introduced a legal ban on smartphones in schools during the day.
- The study surveyed 732 students aged 11-18, 27 teachers, and 41 parents.
- 75% of students disagreed with the phone bans, while about 87-88% of teachers and parents supported them.
- Students said smartphones help them with daily tasks like checking bus times, weather, and schoolwork apps.
- Phones also help students stay safe, especially girls who travel alone.
- Students worry that banning phones might hide issues like cyberbullying and stop them from reporting problems.
- Schools have different phone rules, ranging from locking phones away to banning them completely.
- Researchers recommend teaching students about the digital world’s challenges instead of just banning phones.
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