Parent Coaching Institute Launches Global Survey on Teen Screen Time and Social Media Usage

The Parent Coaching Institute (PCI) has initiated a global survey project targeting teens aged 11-18 and their parents to explore perspectives on screen time, social media usage, and digital media challenges. The surveys, available until February 28, will collect data from participants in the United States, Canada, the Middle East, and Europe.

PCI founder Gloria DeGaetano highlighted the project's unique approach, noting that existing discussions about screen time's impact on teen mental health often lack direct insights from teenagers themselves. The surveys aim to uncover teen preferences, resilience strategies, and parental approaches to managing digital media consumption.

Christina Gika, a PCI Certified Parent Coach, emphasized the project's goal of addressing communication gaps between parents and teenagers regarding technology use. By gathering perspectives from both generations, the survey seeks to provide nuanced understanding of family dynamics in the digital age.

The research initiative is particularly significant as digital media continues to play an increasingly prominent role in adolescent life. By collecting comprehensive data, PCI hopes to offer evidence-based strategies for parents navigating complex technological challenges with their teenagers.

Survey results will be compiled and made publicly available in Spring 2025, potentially providing valuable insights for parents, educators, and researchers interested in understanding teen-parent digital interactions.