Electronic Media Use and Adolescent Health and Well-Being: Cross-Sectional Community Study

2009 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 307-314 ◽  
Author(s):  
Megan Mathers ◽  
Louise Canterford ◽  
Tim Olds ◽  
Kylie Hesketh ◽  
Kate Ridley ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adolescent Health ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Electronic Media ◽  
Community Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Electronic Media Use ◽  
Health And Well Being

A Cross Sectional Comparison of Electronic Media Use, Step Counts and BMI among College Students

2006 ◽  
Vol 38 (Supplement) ◽  
pp. S249
Author(s):  
M. Kent Todd ◽  
Cara L. Sidman ◽  
Rachael S. Ruit ◽  
Josh A. Spaid ◽  
Greg J. Czyszczon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Electronic Media ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Step Counts ◽  
Electronic Media Use

scholarly journals High-dose electronic media use in five-year-olds and its association with their psychosocial symptoms: a cohort study

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. e040848
Author(s):  
Janette Niiranen ◽  
Olli Kiviruusu ◽  
Riitta Vornanen ◽  
Outi Saarenpää-Heikkilä ◽  
E Juulia Paavonen
Keyword(s):  
Preschool Children ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Screen Time ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Electronic Media ◽  
Secondary Outcome ◽  
High Dose ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Electronic Games

ObjectivesThis study investigated the frequency of electronic media (e-media) usage by preschool children and the risks of high-dose e-media use on young children’s psychosocial well-being.DesignLongitudinal associations between e-media use at 18 months and psychosocial symptoms at 5 years of age were studied, as well as cross-sectional associations between e-media use and psychosocial symptoms at 5 years.SettingBetween 2011 and 2017 in Finland.ParticipantsChildren aged 5 years (n=699).Primary and secondary outcome measuresChildren’s psychosocial symptoms were determined at the age of 5 years using the parent-reported questionnaires Five-to-Fifteen (FTF) and the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ).ResultsBased on our results, 95% of the preschool children exceeded the daily recommended use of e-media set by health professionals. Our results indicate that increased screen time at 5 years of age is associated with a risk of multiple psychosocial symptoms (OR 1.53–2.18, 95% CI 1.05 to 3.34, p<0.05), while increased levels of e-media use at 18 months was only associated with FTF peer problems (OR 1.59, 95% CI 1.04 to 2.41, p=0.03). Moreover, high-dose use of electronic games at the age of 5 years seems to be associated with fewer risks for psychosocial well-being than programme viewing, as it was only associated with SDQ hyperactivity (OR 1.65, 95% CI 1.08 to 2.51, p=0.02).ConclusionIncreased screen time has multiple risks for children’s psychosocial well-being. These risk factors seem to be significant in the long term, and are related to problems in children’s socio-emotional development later on. Health professionals and paediatricians have an important role as communicators of the current research results on the safe usage time of e-media for families, and enhancing parents’ skills as regulators of children’s safe e-media use. More research is needed on the family conditions of high-dose e-media users.

scholarly journals Electronic Media Use and Sleep in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisbeth Lund ◽  
Ida Nielsen Sølvhøj ◽  
Dina Danielsen ◽  
Susan Andersen
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Cohort Studies ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Sleep Duration ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Electronic Media ◽  
Exclusion Criteria ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cross Sectional Studies ◽  
Electronic Media Use

Abstract Background In recent years, there has been an increasing interest in whether the use of electronic media affects children and young adolescents' sleep. We performed a systematic review of the association between electronic media use and sleep outcomes among 0-15-year-olds.Methods Searches were carried out in four databases (CINAHL, Web of Science, EMBASE, and Medline). Additional studies were identified by hand-searching reference lists of retrieved systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Inclusion criteria were age range from 0 to 15.9 years, in English, and intervention studies, cohort studies, and cross-sectional studies from western countries. Qualitative studies were excluded due to a low number of identified studies. Exclusion criteria were study populations with psychiatric diagnoses, obesity, or any sleep disorder. Results The search identified 10,719 unique studies, of which 108 fulfilled the inclusion and exclusion criteria and were assessed for methodological quality. In total, 49 studies were included in the review. The study designs were randomized controlled trials (n=3), quasi-experimental studies (n=two), prospective cohort studies (n=15), and cross-sectional studies (n=29). Evidence for an association between electronic media use and sleep duration was identified; particularly excessive electronic media use and bedtime use. The evidence was stronger for 6-15-years-olds than 0-5-year-olds. The relationship between electronic media use and other sleep outcomes was more inconclusive. Conclusions Overall, electronic media use was generally associated with shorter sleep duration in children and adolescents aged 0-15. Studies with stronger research design and of higher quality are needed to draw solid conclusions about electronic media’s impact on sleep outcomes and gain better understands of the mechanisms behind the associations. Public awareness and interventions could be promoted about the potential negative impact on children's sleep duration of electronic media devices that are used excessively and close to bedtime.

scholarly journals Daily Evening Electronic Media Use and Sleep in Later Life

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 914-914
Author(s):  
Yijung Kim ◽  
Shiyang Zhang ◽  
Karen Fingerman
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Computer Use ◽  
Television Viewing ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Later Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Electronic Media ◽  
Falling Asleep ◽  
Electronic Media Use

Abstract Sleep complaints and disorders are one of the most common disturbances to health and well-being in later life. Evening electronic media use has been shown to influence the subsequent quantity and quality of sleep, but most research focused on younger age groups who are more likely to use new media (e.g., social media) to replace or complement traditional mass media such as television. To investigate how different types of evening media use is related to sleep in later life, we used ecological momentary assessment data from the Daily Experiences and Well-being Study (N = 231; Mage = 73.61) to examine how evening computer use and television viewing affect subsequent sleep hours and perceived sleep quality. Across all evening assessments, 43% of the evenings were spent using computers, and 80% of the evenings were spent watching television. Findings from a series of within-between random effects models indicated that evening computer use and television viewing had independent associations with sleep quantity and quality. That is, older adults reported fewer hours of sleep, more difficulty falling asleep, and worse overall sleep quality on nights following the evening computer use. In contrast, evening television viewing was associated with feeling less tired the next day morning. The results highlight the continued presence of television viewing in older adults’ daily lives and their distinction from general computer use. The social context in which older adults watch television in the evening may potentially explain how different electronic media use influences sleep in later life.

scholarly journals Electronic media use and sleep in children and adolescents in western countries: a systematic review

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisbeth Lund ◽  
Ida Nielsen Sølvhøj ◽  
Dina Danielsen ◽  
Susan Andersen
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Sleep Duration ◽  
Methodological Quality ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Electronic Media ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Poor Sleep Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cross Sectional Studies ◽  
Electronic Media Use

Abstract Background Sleep is essential for child and adolescent health and well-being. There is an increasing interest in whether electronic media use affects children and young adolescents’ sleep. Prior reviews have focused on a school-aged population. Moreover, it is crucial that research continuously addresses the processes of technology and media use and the implication on sleep. This systematic review examines the evidence of electronic media use related to sleep among 0–15-year-olds. Methods Searches were carried out in four databases (CINAHL, Web of Science, EMBASE, and Medline). Inclusion criteria included age ≤ 15 years, and intervention, cohort, or cross-sectional studies from western countries. Methodological quality was rated using the Quality Assessment Tool for Quantitative Studies by two independent reviewers. Data was extracted using a standardized data extraction form. Synthesis was done by summarizing results across studies by age groups of 0–5, 6–12, and 13–15 years within four sleep domains: Bedtime and sleep onset; Sleep quality; Sleep duration; Daytime tiredness. Results The search identified 10,719 unique studies, of which 109 fulfilled inclusion and exclusion criteria and were assessed for methodological quality. In total, 49 studies were included in the review. The study designs were randomized controlled trials (n = 3), quasi-experimental studies (n = 2), prospective cohort studies (n = 15), and cross-sectional studies (n = 29). Evidence for an association between electronic media use and sleep duration was identified, with stronger evidence for 6–15-years-olds than 0–5-year-olds. The evidence for a relationship between electronic media use and other sleep outcomes was more inconclusive. However, for 6–12-year-old children, there was evidence for associations of electronic media use with delayed bedtime and poor sleep quality. For 13–15-year-olds, there was evidence for associations between screen time and problems falling asleep, and between social media use and poor sleep quality. Conclusions Overall, electronic media use was generally associated with shorter sleep duration in children and adolescents. Studies with stronger research design and of higher quality are needed to draw solid conclusions about electronic media’s impact on other sleep outcomes. Public awareness and interventions could be promoted about the potential negative impact on children’s sleep of electronic media devices that are used excessively and close to bedtime.

scholarly journals Early Childhood Electronic Media Use as a Predictor of Poorer Well-being

2014 ◽  
Vol 168 (5) ◽  
pp. 485 ◽  
Author(s):  
Trina Hinkley ◽  
Vera Verbestel ◽  
Wolfgang Ahrens ◽  
Lauren Lissner ◽  
Dénes Molnár ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Electronic Media ◽  
Electronic Media Use

scholarly journals Adolescent time use and mental health: a cross-sectional, compositional analysis in the Millennium Cohort Study

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. e047189
Author(s):  
Andrew J Atkin ◽  
Jack R Dainty ◽  
Dorothea Dumuid ◽  
Elli Kontostoli ◽  
Lee Shepstone ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cohort Study ◽  
Time Use ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Electronic Media ◽  
Millennium Cohort Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Electronic Media Use

ObjectiveTo examine the association of 24-hour time-use compositions with mental health in a large, geographically diverse sample of UK adolescents.DesignCross-sectional, secondary data analysis.SettingMillennium Cohort Study (sixth survey), a UK-based prospective birth cohort.ParticipantsData were available from 4642 adolescents aged 14 years. Analytical samples for weekday and weekend analyses were n=3485 and n=3468, respectively (45% boys, 85% white ethnicity).Primary and secondary outcome measuresPrimary outcome measures were the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ, socioemotional behaviour), Mood and Feelings Questionnaire (MFQ, depressive symptoms) and Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSE, self-esteem). Behavioural exposure data were derived from 24-hour time-use diaries.ResultsOn weekdays, participants spent approximately 54% of their time in sleep, 3% in physical activity, 9% in school-related activities, 6% in hobbies, 11% using electronic media and 16% in domestic activities. Predicted differences in SDQ, MFQ and RSE were statistically significant for all models (weekday and weekend) that simulated the addition or removal of 15 min physical activity, with an increase in activity being associated with improved mental health and vice versa. Predicted differences in RSE were also significant for simulated changes in electronic media use; an increase in electronic media use was associated with reduced self-esteem.ConclusionSmall but consistent associations were observed between physical activity, electronic media use and selected markers of mental health. Findings support the delivery of physical activity interventions to promote mental health during adolescence, without the need to specifically target or protect time spent in other activities.

scholarly journals Electronic Media Use and Sleep Disorders among Adolescents during the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Fandi Argiansya ◽  
Rismarini Soedjadhi ◽  
Raden Muhammad Indra ◽  
Yudianita Kesuma
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Sleep Disturbances ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Electronic Media ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
Electronic Media Use

Background. One of the negative impacts of electronic media use is the occurrence of sleep disturbances. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of electronic media in families, including in adolescents, has been increasing. Objective. This study was aimed at describing the association between electronic media use and sleep disturbances in adolescents in Palembang. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted in January to February 2021. Participants were 14–17-year-old high school students who completed a questionnaire to assess electronic media use and a Sleep Disturbance Scale for Children (SDSC) questionnaire to assess sleep disturbances. Results. One hundred and fifty-seven participants enrolled in this study. The majority of the participants were 16 years old or older (56.7%) and used smartphones (93%) with a median of media use of 10 hours a day. None of the participants’ characteristic variables showed statistically significant correlations. Similarly, none of the electronic media use variables showed statistically significant correlations. Conclusion. Most of adolescents in this study have used electronic media for more than 6 years, with median use of 10 hours per day, for noneducative purposes. Despite findings that most of them experience sleep disturbances, there was no statistically significant association between electronic media use and sleep disturbances in adolescents.

scholarly journals Electronic media use and symptoms of depression among adolescents in Norway

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (7) ◽  
pp. e0254197
Author(s):  
Annette Løvheim Kleppang ◽  
Anne Mari Steigen ◽  
Li Ma ◽  
Hanne Søberg Finbråten ◽  
Curt Hagquist
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Social Research ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Electronic Media ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression ◽  
Frequent Use ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
Electronic Media Use ◽  
Drug And Alcohol

Background The purpose of this study was to examine the association between electronic media use, including use of social media and gaming, and symptoms of depression, and whether gender or having friends moderated these associations. Methods This study was based on self-reported cross-sectional data from the Ungdata survey, conducted in 2018 by the Norwegian Social Research (NOVA) Institute in cooperation with seven regional drug and alcohol competence centres. The target group comprised 12,353 15–16 years old adolescents. Binominal logistic regression was used to analyse the association between electronic media use and symptoms of depression. Results The odds of having symptoms of depression were higher for those who used social media more than 3 hours per day (OR: 1.60, 95% CI: 1.43–1.80), compared to those who used social media 3 hours or less per day. Additionally, the odds of having symptoms of depression was higher for those who used more than 3 hours on gaming per day (OR: 1.57, 95% CI: 1.36–1.80), compared to those who used 3 hours and less on gaming per day after adjustment for potential confounders. There were no interaction effects between social media and gaming use with symptoms of depression. Neither were the associations between social media use and gaming with symptoms of depression moderated by gender or having friends. Conclusions The odds of having symptoms of depression were significantly higher for adolescents with a more frequent use of electronic media.

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