The Cultural Review

Media Psychology

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A young adult watching an experimental film, their face lit by the screen, finding focus away from digital devices.
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Experimental film offers antidote to social media cognitive decline

A recent study reveals a surprising antidote to our digital malaise: just 20 minutes of experimental film significantly improves sustained attention in young adults, a cognitive skill rapidly eroding

Claire Donovan·April 15, 2026