Portugal retreats in PISA results. Experts warn about the impact of excessive screen time on young people

The results of Portuguese students in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) have fallen again, with reading and mathematics recording the lowest values in recent decades. This trend of decline has worried educators and education officials in Portugal. In the context of these results, experts have been analyzing the factors that may be contributing to this decline in the academic performance of Portuguese students. One of the main concerns raised relates to the fact that young people are spending more and more time in front of screens, whether through mobile phones, tablets, computers or televisions. Experts warn about the possible negative impacts of this excessive use of electronic devices, suggesting that prolonged screen time may affect concentration ability, alter reading habits and contribute to the poorer academic performance observed in the PISA results.