Banning Mobile Phones in Schools: A Comprehensive Analysis of Media Coverage Across Countries
This study presents a comprehensive analysis of the media coverage surrounding the topic of mobile phone bans in schools. The report encompasses a thorough quantitative examination of a large dataset comprising over 21,000 articles from both mainstream and unverified media sources. The research investigates the overall trends in reporting during the specified timeframe, as well as the timeline distribution and heatmap intensities of framing dimensions and persuasion techniques per source country and across the top 30 clusters. Furthermore, the top shared articles from unverified sources on Facebook are analysed, providing insight into the role of social media in shaping public opinion on mobile phone bans in educational settings. The findings of this study have significant implications for policymakers, highlighting the complexities of public discourse and the influence of media on opinions regarding mobile phone regulation in schools. By contributing to a deeper understanding of the mobile phone ban debate, our research informs the development of effective policies to promote a healthier and more focused learning environment for students.
KHARAZI Sopho;
SALA Arianna;
BOSTELMANN Gerrit;
KOTSEVA Bonka;
2026-02-18
Publications Office of the European Union
JRC143863
978-92-68-37280-7 (online),
1831-9424 (online),
EUR 40636,
OP KJ-01-26-062-EN-N (online),
https://publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu/repository/handle/JRC143863,
10.2760/4493100 (online),
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