Pete Etchells

Pete Etchells

academic United Kingdom

Pete Etchells is a psychology professor at Bath Spa University and an expert in the field of screen time and mental health. He has conducted extensive research analyzing numerous studies on the effects of screen use among young people, arguing that the evidence linking screen time to negative mental health outcomes is often flawed or exaggerated. In his book 'Unlocked: The Real Science of Screen Time,' he emphasizes the need for a nuanced understanding of how different types of screen engagement impact children.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
35,047
Power
1,394$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 1 5.00 0.05% +0% 67,886,011 35,047 $2,700,000 1,394$
Totals 1 67,886,011 35,047 $2,700,000 1,394$
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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Pete Etchells, a psychology professor at Bath Spa University, emphasized the importance of conversations with children about healthy relationships with technology. 7

BBC: Parents told to lead by example and turn off phones this Christmas

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Psychology professor and game violence researcher Pete Etchells says numerous studies have shown 'no meaningful effect of playing violent games on aggression'. 5

BBC: He created Grand Theft Auto. Now he's back with a novel about an AI that hijacks your mind

Switzerland Switzerland: Pete Etchells criticizes the negative perception of screen time for children in his book. 5

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Hirnforscherin warnt – Handys überfordern Kinder

Romania Romania: Pete Etchells is a psychology professor at Bath Spa University who argues that there is insufficient evidence to support claims about the negative effects of screen time. 7

Adevărul: Cât de mult îi afectează pe copii timpul petrecut în fața ecranului. Sfaturile cercetătorilor sunt contradictorii