Do both timing and duration of screen use affect sleep patterns in adolescents?


Abstract

Summary:

The paper discusses the impact of screen use on sleep patterns and daytime functioning in adolescents, finding that both the duration and timing of screen use are associated with adverse effects on sleep and daytime functioning.
Categories

Categories

  • Sleep and insomnia: The paper discusses how screen use in adolescents affects sleep patterns, including sleep duration and quality.
  • Alertness and performance: The paper discusses how screen use impacts daytime functioning in adolescents, including daytime sleepiness, lack of energy, and irritability.
  • Education and learning: The paper indirectly references education by discussing how poor sleep can lead to inattention in class and poor academic performance.
  • Well-being: The paper discusses the overall well-being of adolescents in relation to their sleep patterns and daytime functioning, which are influenced by screen use.
Authors

Author(s)

S Hartley, S Royant-Parola, A Zayoud, I Gremy
Publication Date

Publication Year:

2022
Citations

Number of Citations:

2