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tweens
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about the study
The Tweens on Screens project, led by researchers at UNC Greensboro, is studying how kids ages 10–12 use technology in daily life, and how parents guide them. By looking closely at these patterns, we hope to uncover what helps kids thrive, what puts them at risk, and how families can build healthy digital habits together.
Our goal is simple: to give parents science-backed tools and tips for raising confident, well-balanced kids in the digital age.
the team
The Tweens on Screens study is led by researchers at UNC Greensboro who care deeply about kids, families, and the digital world they’re growing up in. Our team brings together experts in psychology, child development, health, and family well-being. We’re parents, mentors, and community partners too and we’re here to learn alongside families like yours.
Dr. Michaeline Jensen
Associate Professor of Psychology, UNC Greensboro
Dr. Jensen studies how technology shapes kids’ mental health and family life. She’s especially interested in how parents can guide their children to use screens in ways that support learning, connection, and well-being.
Dr. Michaeline Jensen
Associate Professor of Psychology, UNC Greensboro
Dr. Jensen studies how technology shapes kids’ mental health and family life. She’s especially interested in how parents can guide their children to use screens in ways that support learning, connection, and well-being.
Dr. Michaeline Jensen
Associate Professor of Psychology, UNC Greensboro
Dr. Jensen studies how technology shapes kids’ mental health and family life. She’s especially interested in how parents can guide their children to use screens in ways that support learning, connection, and well-being.
Dr. Jessica Dollar
Assistant Professor of Psychology, UNC Greensboro
Dr. Dollar is a developmental psychologist who studies how kids manage their attention and emotions. She especially interested in how their emotions change and connect to things like technology use, sleep, and overall well-being.
Dr. Jessica Dollar
Assistant Professor of Psychology, UNC Greensboro
Dr. Dollar is a developmental psychologist who studies how kids manage their attention and emotions. She especially interested in how their emotions change and connect to things like technology use, sleep, and overall well-being.
Dr. Jessica Dollar
Assistant Professor of Psychology, UNC Greensboro
Dr. Dollar is a developmental psychologist who studies how kids manage their attention and emotions. She especially interested in how their emotions change and connect to things like technology use, sleep, and overall well-being.
Cumulative years of experience
Cumulative years of experience
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Dr. Laurie Wideman
Safrit-Ennis Distinguished Professor of Kinesiology, UNC Greensboro
Dr. Wideman studies how physical activity and exercise alter metabolism and hormones. Most of her current work focuses on how lifestyle-based risk factors affect the development of chronic diseases, from childhood into adulthood.
Dr. Laurie Wideman
Safrit-Ennis Distinguished Professor of Kinesiology, UNC Greensboro
Dr. Wideman studies how physical activity and exercise alter metabolism and hormones. Most of her current work focuses on how lifestyle-based risk factors affect the development of chronic diseases, from childhood into adulthood.
Dr. Laurie Wideman
Safrit-Ennis Distinguished Professor of Kinesiology, UNC Greensboro
Dr. Wideman studies how physical activity and exercise alter metabolism and hormones. Most of her current work focuses on how lifestyle-based risk factors affect the development of chronic diseases, from childhood into adulthood.
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to their research
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Jasper Ying
Gradudate Research Assistant
Jasper is a first-year clinical psychology doctoral student originally from Orange County, CA! Having tutored youth and worked in student-community engagement across various ages and backgrounds in the past, he eagerly looks forward to communicating with families and helping facilitate Tweens on Screens!
Jasper Ying
Gradudate Research Assistant
Jasper is a first-year clinical psychology doctoral student originally from Orange County, CA! Having tutored youth and worked in student-community engagement across various ages and backgrounds in the past, he eagerly looks forward to communicating with families and helping facilitate Tweens on Screens!
Jasper Ying
Gradudate Research Assistant
Jasper is a first-year clinical psychology doctoral student originally from Orange County, CA! Having tutored youth and worked in student-community engagement across various ages and backgrounds in the past, he eagerly looks forward to communicating with families and helping facilitate Tweens on Screens!
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Karina Seebaluck
Gradudate Research Assistant
Karina is a second-year clinical psychology doctoral student from Raleigh, NC. She has worked with children and adolescents in community organizations and now serves as the primary contact for the Tweens & Screens Advisory Board.
Karina Seebaluck
Gradudate Research Assistant
Karina is a second-year clinical psychology doctoral student from Raleigh, NC. She has worked with children and adolescents in community organizations and now serves as the primary contact for the Tweens & Screens Advisory Board.
Karina Seebaluck
Gradudate Research Assistant
Karina is a second-year clinical psychology doctoral student from Raleigh, NC. She has worked with children and adolescents in community organizations and now serves as the primary contact for the Tweens & Screens Advisory Board.
Gregory Chase
Gradudate Research Assistant
Greg is a fifth-year clinical psychology student who studies how kids use digital technology to connect with their peers. He is especially interested in strategies parents use to monitor their kids' media habits.
Gregory Chase
Gradudate Research Assistant
Greg is a fifth-year clinical psychology student who studies how kids use digital technology to connect with their peers. He is especially interested in strategies parents use to monitor their kids' media habits.
Gregory Chase
Gradudate Research Assistant
Greg is a fifth-year clinical psychology student who studies how kids use digital technology to connect with their peers. He is especially interested in strategies parents use to monitor their kids' media habits.
advisory board
We believe the best research starts with the families it’s meant to serve. That’s why we work side-by-side with a Parent and Tween Advisory Board. This small group of local parents and kids meets with our team throughout the project. It is a great way for families to help shape the research process, and reflect youth and parent voices. Families are the experts here.
FAQ
1.
What is the Tweens on Screens Community Advisory Board (CAB)?
2.
Will we be paid for our time?
3.
What is the Tweens on Screens study about?
4.
What will CAB members do?
5.
Who can join?
6.
How much time does it take?
7.
Why should our family join?
1.
What is the Tweens on Screens Community Advisory Board (CAB)?
2.
Will we be paid for our time?
3.
What is the Tweens on Screens study about?
4.
What will CAB members do?
5.
Who can join?
6.
How much time does it take?
7.
Why should our family join?
1.
What is the Tweens on Screens Community Advisory Board (CAB)?
2.
Will we be paid for our time?
3.
What is the Tweens on Screens study about?
4.
What will CAB members do?
5.
Who can join?
6.
How much time does it take?
7.
Why should our family join?
Hi
Hi
Hi
sign up
Take part in the Parent and Tween Advisory Board to help shape healthier digital habits for families everywhere.
Hi
Hi
Hi
tweens
tweens
tweens
on
screens
on
screens
on
screens
about the study
The Tweens on Screens project, led by researchers at UNC Greensboro, is studying how kids ages 10–12 use technology in daily life, and how parents guide them. By looking closely at these patterns, we hope to uncover what helps kids thrive, what puts them at risk, and how families can build healthy digital habits together.
Our goal is simple: to give parents science-backed tools and tips for raising confident, well-balanced kids in the digital age.
the team
The Tweens on Screens study is led by researchers at UNC Greensboro who care deeply about kids, families, and the digital world they’re growing up in. Our team brings together experts in psychology, child development, health, and family well-being. We’re parents, mentors, and community partners too and we’re here to learn alongside families like yours.
Dr. Michaeline Jensen
Associate Professor of Psychology, UNC Greensboro
Dr. Jensen studies how technology shapes kids’ mental health and family life. She’s especially interested in how parents can guide their children to use screens in ways that support learning, connection, and well-being.
Dr. Michaeline Jensen
Associate Professor of Psychology, UNC Greensboro
Dr. Jensen studies how technology shapes kids’ mental health and family life. She’s especially interested in how parents can guide their children to use screens in ways that support learning, connection, and well-being.
Dr. Michaeline Jensen
Associate Professor of Psychology, UNC Greensboro
Dr. Jensen studies how technology shapes kids’ mental health and family life. She’s especially interested in how parents can guide their children to use screens in ways that support learning, connection, and well-being.
Dr. Jessica Dollar
Assistant Professor of Psychology, UNC Greensboro
Dr. Dollar is a developmental psychologist who studies how kids manage their attention and emotions. She especially interested in how their emotions change and connect to things like technology use, sleep, and overall well-being.
Dr. Jessica Dollar
Assistant Professor of Psychology, UNC Greensboro
Dr. Dollar is a developmental psychologist who studies how kids manage their attention and emotions. She especially interested in how their emotions change and connect to things like technology use, sleep, and overall well-being.
Dr. Jessica Dollar
Assistant Professor of Psychology, UNC Greensboro
Dr. Dollar is a developmental psychologist who studies how kids manage their attention and emotions. She especially interested in how their emotions change and connect to things like technology use, sleep, and overall well-being.
Cumulative years of experience
Cumulative years of experience
Cumulative years of experience
0
0
TOTAL YEARS
Dr. Laurie Wideman
Safrit-Ennis Distinguished Professor of Kinesiology, UNC Greensboro
Dr. Wideman studies how physical activity and exercise alter metabolism and hormones. Most of her current work focuses on how lifestyle-based risk factors affect the development of chronic diseases, from childhood into adulthood.
Dr. Laurie Wideman
Safrit-Ennis Distinguished Professor of Kinesiology, UNC Greensboro
Dr. Wideman studies how physical activity and exercise alter metabolism and hormones. Most of her current work focuses on how lifestyle-based risk factors affect the development of chronic diseases, from childhood into adulthood.
Dr. Laurie Wideman
Safrit-Ennis Distinguished Professor of Kinesiology, UNC Greensboro
Dr. Wideman studies how physical activity and exercise alter metabolism and hormones. Most of her current work focuses on how lifestyle-based risk factors affect the development of chronic diseases, from childhood into adulthood.
Citations
to their research
0
0
TOTAL CITATIONS
Jasper Ying
Gradudate Research Assistant
Jasper is a first-year clinical psychology doctoral student originally from Orange County, CA! Having tutored youth and worked in student-community engagement across various ages and backgrounds in the past, he eagerly looks forward to communicating with families and helping facilitate Tweens on Screens!
Jasper Ying
Gradudate Research Assistant
Jasper is a first-year clinical psychology doctoral student originally from Orange County, CA! Having tutored youth and worked in student-community engagement across various ages and backgrounds in the past, he eagerly looks forward to communicating with families and helping facilitate Tweens on Screens!
Jasper Ying
Gradudate Research Assistant
Jasper is a first-year clinical psychology doctoral student originally from Orange County, CA! Having tutored youth and worked in student-community engagement across various ages and backgrounds in the past, he eagerly looks forward to communicating with families and helping facilitate Tweens on Screens!
Excited to embark on this work
0%
0%
EXCITEMENT RATE
Karina Seebaluck
Gradudate Research Assistant
Karina is a second-year clinical psychology doctoral student from Raleigh, NC. She has worked with children and adolescents in community organizations and now serves as the primary contact for the Tweens & Screens Advisory Board.
Karina Seebaluck
Gradudate Research Assistant
Karina is a second-year clinical psychology doctoral student from Raleigh, NC. She has worked with children and adolescents in community organizations and now serves as the primary contact for the Tweens & Screens Advisory Board.
Karina Seebaluck
Gradudate Research Assistant
Karina is a second-year clinical psychology doctoral student from Raleigh, NC. She has worked with children and adolescents in community organizations and now serves as the primary contact for the Tweens & Screens Advisory Board.
Gregory Chase
Gradudate Research Assistant
Greg is a fifth-year clinical psychology student who studies how kids use digital technology to connect with their peers. He is especially interested in strategies parents use to monitor their kids' media habits.
Gregory Chase
Gradudate Research Assistant
Greg is a fifth-year clinical psychology student who studies how kids use digital technology to connect with their peers. He is especially interested in strategies parents use to monitor their kids' media habits.
Gregory Chase
Gradudate Research Assistant
Greg is a fifth-year clinical psychology student who studies how kids use digital technology to connect with their peers. He is especially interested in strategies parents use to monitor their kids' media habits.
advisory board
We believe the best research starts with the families it’s meant to serve. That’s why we work side-by-side with a Parent and Tween Advisory Board. This small group of local parents and kids meets with our team throughout the project. It is a great way for families to help shape the research process, and reflect youth and parent voices. Families are the experts here.
FAQ
1.
What is the Tweens on Screens Community Advisory Board (CAB)?
2.
Will we be paid for our time?
3.
What is the Tweens on Screens study about?
4.
What will CAB members do?
5.
Who can join?
6.
How much time does it take?
7.
Why should our family join?
1.
What is the Tweens on Screens Community Advisory Board (CAB)?
2.
Will we be paid for our time?
3.
What is the Tweens on Screens study about?
4.
What will CAB members do?
5.
Who can join?
6.
How much time does it take?
7.
Why should our family join?
1.
What is the Tweens on Screens Community Advisory Board (CAB)?
2.
Will we be paid for our time?
3.
What is the Tweens on Screens study about?
4.
What will CAB members do?
5.
Who can join?
6.
How much time does it take?
7.
Why should our family join?
Hi
Hi
Hi
sign up
Take part in the Parent and Tween Advisory Board to help shape healthier digital habits for families everywhere.
Hi
Hi
Hi
tweens
tweens
tweens
on
screens
on
screens
on
screens
about the study
The Tweens on Screens project, led by researchers at UNC Greensboro, is studying how kids ages 10–12 use technology in daily life, and how parents guide them. By looking closely at these patterns, we hope to uncover what helps kids thrive, what puts them at risk, and how families can build healthy digital habits together.
Our goal is simple: to give parents science-backed tools and tips for raising confident, well-balanced kids in the digital age.
the team
The Tweens on Screens study is led by researchers at UNC Greensboro who care deeply about kids, families, and the digital world they’re growing up in. Our team brings together experts in psychology, child development, health, and family well-being. We’re parents, mentors, and community partners too and we’re here to learn alongside families like yours.
Dr. Michaeline Jensen
Associate Professor of Psychology, UNC Greensboro
Dr. Jensen studies how technology shapes kids’ mental health and family life. She’s especially interested in how parents can guide their children to use screens in ways that support learning, connection, and well-being.
Dr. Michaeline Jensen
Associate Professor of Psychology, UNC Greensboro
Dr. Jensen studies how technology shapes kids’ mental health and family life. She’s especially interested in how parents can guide their children to use screens in ways that support learning, connection, and well-being.
Dr. Michaeline Jensen
Associate Professor of Psychology, UNC Greensboro
Dr. Jensen studies how technology shapes kids’ mental health and family life. She’s especially interested in how parents can guide their children to use screens in ways that support learning, connection, and well-being.
Dr. Jessica Dollar
Assistant Professor of Psychology, UNC Greensboro
Dr. Dollar is a developmental psychologist who studies how kids manage their attention and emotions. She especially interested in how their emotions change and connect to things like technology use, sleep, and overall well-being.
Dr. Jessica Dollar
Assistant Professor of Psychology, UNC Greensboro
Dr. Dollar is a developmental psychologist who studies how kids manage their attention and emotions. She especially interested in how their emotions change and connect to things like technology use, sleep, and overall well-being.
Dr. Jessica Dollar
Assistant Professor of Psychology, UNC Greensboro
Dr. Dollar is a developmental psychologist who studies how kids manage their attention and emotions. She especially interested in how their emotions change and connect to things like technology use, sleep, and overall well-being.
Cumulative years of experience
Cumulative years of experience
Cumulative years of experience
0
0
TOTAL YEARS
Dr. Laurie Wideman
Safrit-Ennis Distinguished Professor of Kinesiology, UNC Greensboro
Dr. Wideman studies how physical activity and exercise alter metabolism and hormones. Most of her current work focuses on how lifestyle-based risk factors affect the development of chronic diseases, from childhood into adulthood.
Dr. Laurie Wideman
Safrit-Ennis Distinguished Professor of Kinesiology, UNC Greensboro
Dr. Wideman studies how physical activity and exercise alter metabolism and hormones. Most of her current work focuses on how lifestyle-based risk factors affect the development of chronic diseases, from childhood into adulthood.
Dr. Laurie Wideman
Safrit-Ennis Distinguished Professor of Kinesiology, UNC Greensboro
Dr. Wideman studies how physical activity and exercise alter metabolism and hormones. Most of her current work focuses on how lifestyle-based risk factors affect the development of chronic diseases, from childhood into adulthood.
Citations
to their research
0
0
TOTAL CITATIONS
Jasper Ying
Gradudate Research Assistant
Jasper is a first-year clinical psychology doctoral student originally from Orange County, CA! Having tutored youth and worked in student-community engagement across various ages and backgrounds in the past, he eagerly looks forward to communicating with families and helping facilitate Tweens on Screens!
Jasper Ying
Gradudate Research Assistant
Jasper is a first-year clinical psychology doctoral student originally from Orange County, CA! Having tutored youth and worked in student-community engagement across various ages and backgrounds in the past, he eagerly looks forward to communicating with families and helping facilitate Tweens on Screens!
Jasper Ying
Gradudate Research Assistant
Jasper is a first-year clinical psychology doctoral student originally from Orange County, CA! Having tutored youth and worked in student-community engagement across various ages and backgrounds in the past, he eagerly looks forward to communicating with families and helping facilitate Tweens on Screens!
Excited to embark on this work
0%
0%
EXCITEMENT RATE
Karina Seebaluck
Gradudate Research Assistant
Karina is a second-year clinical psychology doctoral student from Raleigh, NC. She has worked with children and adolescents in community organizations and now serves as the primary contact for the Tweens & Screens Advisory Board.
Karina Seebaluck
Gradudate Research Assistant
Karina is a second-year clinical psychology doctoral student from Raleigh, NC. She has worked with children and adolescents in community organizations and now serves as the primary contact for the Tweens & Screens Advisory Board.
Karina Seebaluck
Gradudate Research Assistant
Karina is a second-year clinical psychology doctoral student from Raleigh, NC. She has worked with children and adolescents in community organizations and now serves as the primary contact for the Tweens & Screens Advisory Board.
Gregory Chase
Gradudate Research Assistant
Greg is a fifth-year clinical psychology student who studies how kids use digital technology to connect with their peers. He is especially interested in strategies parents use to monitor their kids' media habits.
Gregory Chase
Gradudate Research Assistant
Greg is a fifth-year clinical psychology student who studies how kids use digital technology to connect with their peers. He is especially interested in strategies parents use to monitor their kids' media habits.
Gregory Chase
Gradudate Research Assistant
Greg is a fifth-year clinical psychology student who studies how kids use digital technology to connect with their peers. He is especially interested in strategies parents use to monitor their kids' media habits.
advisory board
We believe the best research starts with the families it’s meant to serve. That’s why we work side-by-side with a Parent and Tween Advisory Board. This small group of local parents and kids meets with our team throughout the project. It is a great way for families to help shape the research process, and reflect youth and parent voices. Families are the experts here.
FAQ
1.
What is the Tweens on Screens Community Advisory Board (CAB)?
2.
Will we be paid for our time?
3.
What is the Tweens on Screens study about?
4.
What will CAB members do?
5.
Who can join?
6.
How much time does it take?
7.
Why should our family join?
1.
What is the Tweens on Screens Community Advisory Board (CAB)?
2.
Will we be paid for our time?
3.
What is the Tweens on Screens study about?
4.
What will CAB members do?
5.
Who can join?
6.
How much time does it take?
7.
Why should our family join?
1.
What is the Tweens on Screens Community Advisory Board (CAB)?
2.
Will we be paid for our time?
3.
What is the Tweens on Screens study about?
4.
What will CAB members do?
5.
Who can join?
6.
How much time does it take?
7.
Why should our family join?
Hi
Hi
Hi
sign up
Take part in the Parent and Tween Advisory Board to help shape healthier digital habits for families everywhere.