Daily and average associations of physical activity, social media use, and sleep among adolescent girls during the <scp>COVID</scp>‐19 pandemic

Hamilton, Jessica L.; Hutchinson, Emily; Evankovich, Maria R.; Ladouceur, Cecile D.; Silk, Jennifer S.

doi:10.1111/jsr.13611

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“…Recent studies show that the nationwide lockdowns and closure of schools during the pandemic may cause increased the frequency of internet addiction (Chen, Chen, Pakpour, Griffiths, & Lin, 2020 ; Fegert, Vitiello, Plener, & Clemens, 2020 ). Further, a recent study indicates that physical activity and social media use may affect later adolescent sleep timing during the COVID‐19 pandemic (Hamilton, Hutchinson, Evankovich, & Ladouceur, 2022 ). Similar to these studies, we found that the rate of both problematic internet use and poor sleep quality was higher in adolescents, who were unable to continue their hobbies and physical activities because of restrictions.…”

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The role of social support on the relationships between internet use and sleep problems in adolescents during COVID‐19 pandemic: a multicentre study

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Ergin

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et al. 2022

Child Adoles Ment Health

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Background: This study examines the frequency of problematic internet use and sleep problems in adolescents aged 14-18 years during the COVID-19 pandemic and identifies the impact of factors such as sociodemographic characteristics, internet habits, changes in daily life, and perceived social support on these problems. Methods: This multicentre study was a questionnaire-based online survey study. The questionnaire included the Young Internet Addiction Scale, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, and the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, as well as questions about demographic information, internet habits, and changes in daily life during pandemic. Several multivariate Backward logistic regression models were run to determine the variables that predicted problematic internet use and poor sleep quality. Results: It was determined that the frequency of problematic internet use was 15.5%, and the frequency of poor sleep quality was 47.8%. Poor sleep quality was found 2.5 times higher in problematic internet users. The perceived social support was found insufficient in adolescents with problematic internet use and poor sleep quality. Various factors such as the excessive use of internet and social media, low school success, lack of physical activity, lack of rules for internet use at home, and worsening of relationships with parents were found to be predictive factors for these problems. Conclusions: Problematic internet use during the pandemic is associated with worsening sleep quality in adolescents. It is important to create special interventions for problematic internet use and sleep problems that develop in adolescents as a result of restrictions during the pandemic. Key Practitioner Message• The restrictions experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic can cause various problems such as problematic internet use and sleep problems in adolescents. However, little is known about the relationship of these problems with perceived social support and changes in daily life. • In this study, poor sleep quality was found higher in problematic internet users. Problematic internet use and related sleep problems were found significant problems in adolescents during the pandemic period, and these problems were observed together with a poor academic performance and lower perceived social support. • Various factors such as the excessive use of internet and social media, low school success, lack of physical activity, lack of rules for internet use at home, and worsening of relationships with parents were found to be predictive factors for these problems. • It is important to establish intervention programs that will improve the daily lives of adolescents who are prone to problematic internet use and sleep problems and increase the social support they receive from family and friends.

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The role of social support on the relationships between internet use and sleep problems in adolescents during COVID‐19 pandemic: a multicentre study

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Ergin

Topçu

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Child Adoles Ment Health

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“…A total of 7 studies measured both sleep and mental health outcomes [ 31 , 45 •, 46 – 48 , 50 , 59 ]. Five of these studies reported significant associations among SMU, sleep, and mental health outcome [ 31 , 45 •, 46 , 50 , 59 ]. It was reported that SMU was significantly associated with poor sleep quality and increased mental health issues [ 31 , 45 •, 46 , 50 , 59 ], and sleep was found to mediate the negative impacts of SMU on mental health and emotional symptoms in adolescents [ 45 •].…”

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“…Five of these studies reported significant associations among SMU, sleep, and mental health outcome [ 31 , 45 •, 46 , 50 , 59 ]. It was reported that SMU was significantly associated with poor sleep quality and increased mental health issues [ 31 , 45 •, 46 , 50 , 59 ], and sleep was found to mediate the negative impacts of SMU on mental health and emotional symptoms in adolescents [ 45 •]. Poor sleep was also shown to be significantly associated with mental health outcomes [ 31 , 50 , 59 ].…”

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The Impact of Social Media Use on Sleep and Mental Health in Youth: a Scoping Review

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Wing,

et al. 2024

Curr Psychiatry Rep

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Purpose of Review Social media use (SMU) and other internet-based technologies are ubiquitous in today’s interconnected society, with young people being among the commonest users. Previous literature tends to support that SMU is associated with poor sleep and mental health issues in youth, despite some conflicting findings. In this scoping review, we summarized relevant studies published within the past 3 years, highlighted the impacts of SMU on sleep and mental health in youth, while also examined the possible underlying mechanisms involved. Future direction and intervention on rational use of SMU was discussed. Recent Findings Both cross-sectional and longitudinal cohort studies demonstrated the negative impacts of SMU on sleep and mental health, with preliminary evidence indicating potential benefits especially during the COVID period at which social restriction was common. However, the limited longitudinal research has hindered the establishment of directionality and causality in the association among SMU, sleep, and mental health. Summary Recent studies have made advances with a more comprehensive understanding of the impact of SMU on sleep and mental health in youth, which is of public health importance and will contribute to improving sleep and mental health outcomes while promoting rational and beneficial SMU. Future research should include the implementation of cohort studies with representative samples to investigate the directionality and causality of the complex relationships among SMU, sleep, and mental health; the use of validated questionnaires and objective measurements; and the design of randomized controlled interventional trials to reduce overall and problematic SMU that will ultimately enhance sleep and mental health outcomes in youth.

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“…Interestingly, sleep problems in adolescents during the pandemic have also been frequently associated with specific daily habits. Specifically, longer screen time [ 135 , 136 , 147 , 148 , 149 , 150 , 151 , 152 , 153 ] and lower physical activity [ 149 , 154 ] have been associated with different measures of poor sleep quality. Considering the influence of these variables on sleep habits in adolescents [ 14 , 155 , 156 , 157 ], these findings are consistent with the increased screen time and sedentary behaviors observed in youth during the pandemic [ 119 , 120 , 121 , 122 , 141 ].…”

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Sleep Deprivation and Insomnia in Adolescence: Implications for Mental Health

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Sleep changes significantly throughout the human lifespan. Physiological modifications in sleep regulation, in common with many mammals (especially in the circadian rhythms), predispose adolescents to sleep loss until early adulthood. Adolescents are one-sixth of all human beings and are at high risk for mental diseases (particularly mood disorders) and self-injury. This has been attributed to the incredible number of changes occurring in a limited time window that encompasses rapid biological and psychosocial modifications, which predispose teens to at-risk behaviors. Adolescents’ sleep patterns have been investigated as a biunivocal cause for potential damaging conditions, in which insufficient sleep may be both a cause and a consequence of mental health problems. The recent COVID-19 pandemic in particular has made a detrimental contribution to many adolescents’ mental health and sleep quality. In this review, we aim to summarize the knowledge in the field and to explore implications for adolescents’ (and future adults’) mental and physical health, as well as to outline potential strategies of prevention.

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Daily and average associations of physical activity, social media use, and sleep among adolescent girls during the COVID‐19 pandemic

Cited by 17 publications

References 44 publications

The role of social support on the relationships between internet use and sleep problems in adolescents during COVID‐19 pandemic: a multicentre study

The role of social support on the relationships between internet use and sleep problems in adolescents during COVID‐19 pandemic: a multicentre study

The Impact of Social Media Use on Sleep and Mental Health in Youth: a Scoping Review

Sleep Deprivation and Insomnia in Adolescence: Implications for Mental Health

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