Association between psychological distress and elevated use of electronic devices among U.S. adolescents: Results from the youth risk behavior surveillance 2009-2017

Wang, Claudia; Li, Kaigang; Kim, Minki; Lee, Shieun; Seo, Dong-Chul

doi:10.1016/j.addbeh.2018.10.037

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“…Prolonged time spent on screens was reported to be associated with adverse effects on adolescents' psychosomatic health status [50]. A greater participation in screen-based activities was significantly associated with psychological distress [51]. In the current study, it can be observed that higher levels of anger or confusion were significantly associated with enhanced use of the smartphone.…”

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Associations of Objectively-Assessed Smartphone Use with Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, Mood, and Sleep Quality in Young Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study

Puyana

Batanero

Fennell

et al. 2020

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This study assesses the associations of objectively-measured smartphone time with physical activity, sedentary behavior, mood, and sleep patterns among young adults by collecting real-time data of the smartphone screen-state. The sample consisted of 306 college-aged students (mean age ± SD: 20.7 ± 1.4 years; 60% males). Over seven days of time, the following variables were measured in the participants: objectively-measured smartphone use (Your Hour and Screen Time applications), objective and subjective physical activity (GoogleFit and Apple Health applications, and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), respectively), the number of hours sitting (IPAQ), mood (The Profile of Mood State (POMS)), and sleep (The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)). Multiple regressions analyses showed that the number of hours sitting per day, physical activity, and the POMS Global Score significantly predicted smartphone use (adj.R2 = 0.15). Further, participants with low levels of physical activity were more likely to increase the use of smartphones (OR = 2.981). Moreover, mood state (β = 0.185; 95% CI = 0.05, 0.32) and sleep quality (β = 0.076; 95% CI = −0.06, 0.21) predicted smartphone use, with those reporting poor quality of sleep (PSQI index >5) being more likely to use the smartphone (OR = 2.679). In conclusion, there is an association between objectively-measured smartphone use and physical activity, sedentary behavior, mood, and sleep patterns. Those participants with low levels of physical activity, high levels of sedentary behavior, poor mood state, and poor sleep quality were more likely to spend more time using their smartphones.

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confidence: 43%

Associations of Objectively-Assessed Smartphone Use with Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, Mood, and Sleep Quality in Young Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study

Puyana

Batanero

Fennell

et al. 2020

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“…Phone ownership was signi cantly associated with psychological distress in our sample. Studies suggest that adolescents that own mobile phones were more likely to have psychological distress compared to their colleagues that do not have mobile devices (35,45). In addition, students in boarding schools and schools with both genders tend to report more cases of psychological distress, nonetheless, this is contrary to another study where students in single-sex schools had higher odds of psychological distress (14).…”

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confidence: 79%

Psychological Distress in Adolescents: Prevalence and its Relation to High Risk Behaviors Among Secondary School Students in Uganda.

Anyanwu

2021

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BackgroundPsychological distress is a mental health condition that is common in adolescents. It negatively affects the academic performance of adolescents, relationships with family and friends, and the ability of adolescents to participate fully in the community. Stressful life events in low income countries and risk taking behavior of adolescents have raised concerns on the magnitude and impact of psychological distress among adolescents in Uganda. This study aims to estimate the prevalence of psychological distress and assess the high risk behaviors associated with psychological distress among secondary school students in Uganda. MethodsA community based cross-sectional study was conducted among secondary school students in Mbarara Municipality, Uganda. Multistage cluster sampling technique was used to recruit study participants and a total of 921 students participated in the study using a self-reported questionnaire. Psychological distress was assessed by Kessler’s psychological distress scale (K10). To identify high risk behaviors associated with psychological distress, multinomial logistic regression was used with p <0.05 and 95% confidence interval. ResultsThe prevalence of psychological distress was 57%. Risky sexual behavior, alcohol consumption, smoking and substance use were associated with psychological distress. Also, boarding school students, those in mixed schools, students that own mobile phones and adolescents with chronic illness were more likely to report psychological distress. ConclusionThe prevalence of psychological distress is high among school going adolescents and risky behaviors were associated with psychological distress. The findings suggest the need to address mental health issues in adolescents.

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“…A similar relation was found between screen time and distress, which is in line with results from similar studies. [ 27 ] Although the cause of lower screen time among college students remains uncertain, the relationship of screen time with stress is definitive. While the effect of mobile phone usage is well-documented,[ 28 ] the effect seen in this study can be due to the effect of social media misinformation, and in turn, can impact the students' risk perception.…”

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confidence: 99%

Factors contributing to distress among school and college-going adolescents during COVID-19 Lockdown: A cross-sectional study conducted in Sibi Balochistan, Pakistan

Awais

Chaudhery

Khan

et al. 2021

J Edu Health Promot

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BACKGROUND: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many countries have implemented nationwide lockdowns. While this leads to a decrease in disease transmission, there is a concurrent increase in the levels of psychological distress. To estimate the levels of psychological distress in school- and college-going adolescents currently under lockdown and to determine the factors associated with this psychological distress. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional study conducted in Army Public School and College (APSAC) Sibi, Balochistan province of Pakistan between March and May 2020. Students of APSAC Sibi were enrolled in this research. Modified Kuppuswamy Socioeconomic Scale, Godin Leisure-Time Exercise Questionnaire, and Kessler-10 were used for data acquisition. Chi-square and t -tests and univariate analysis (nonparametric test) were performed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 23.0 (IBM, Armonk, US). RESULTS: Out of 225 participants, 57.4% were studying at school. Sixty-four percent of the participants were likely to be suffering from psychological distress. There is a significant effect of physical activity, sleep duration, bedtime at night, screen-time duration, and COVID-19 positive family member on the levels of distress. A moderate positive correlation was between psychological distress and bed-time at night ( rho [223] = 0.328, P < 0.001) and screen time duration ( rho [223] = 0.541, P < 0.001). A moderate negative correlation of physical activity ( rho [223] = −0.340, P < 0.001) and a weak negative correlation of sleep duration hours ( rho [225] = −0.158, P = 0.018) was found with psychological distress levels. CONCLUSIONS: The COVID-19 lockdown and pandemic have had a considerable psychological impact on both school-going and college-going students, showing increased level of stress. A strong public health campaign along with mental and physical and social support programs are the need of the hour.

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Association between psychological distress and elevated use of electronic devices among U.S. adolescents: Results from the youth risk behavior surveillance 2009-2017

Cited by 20 publications

References 52 publications

Associations of Objectively-Assessed Smartphone Use with Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, Mood, and Sleep Quality in Young Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study

Associations of Objectively-Assessed Smartphone Use with Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, Mood, and Sleep Quality in Young Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study

Psychological Distress in Adolescents: Prevalence and its Relation to High Risk Behaviors Among Secondary School Students in Uganda.

Factors contributing to distress among school and college-going adolescents during COVID-19 Lockdown: A cross-sectional study conducted in Sibi Balochistan, Pakistan

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