The impact of electronic media on mental and somatic children's health

Kappos, Andreas D.

doi:10.1016/j.ijheh.2007.07.003

Cited by 39 publications

(25 citation statements)

References 31 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Unclassified

Order By: Relevance

“…Studies have generally found an hourly increment in TV-viewing is correlated with more adverse mental health outcomes, such as anxiety, depression, and attention deficits and problems in cognition in children [5] [14] [15]; whereas the effects of computer and internet use are still unclear. Some have found correlations between internet use and increased likelihood of depression in both adults and 6 th -grade students [16] [17]; some found the opposite effects [18]; and others have found null relationships [19].…”

Section: Meaning (M) and Accomplishment (A) These Aspects Have Eachmentioning

confidence: 99%

Examining Screen Time, Screen Use Experiences, and Well-Being in Adults

Wang¹,

Vella-Brodrick²

2018

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Screen technologies have been found to have adverse outcomes on people's well-being and mental health if used excessively however findings have varied depending on the screen type being assessed. The impact of prolonged TVwatching on mental health has been well established, whereas the influence of computers, the internet, and mobile phones is still being debated. Research exploring total screen use in adults is surprisingly lacking. The current study examined the relationship between Screen Time and well-being in adults, including positive relationships, meaning, and loneliness. The study is possibly the first to investigate how much pleasure and meaning people feel during screen use and their mediating effects. Using a correlational study design, participants (N = 139) reported their hours spent on all screen devices per day, how much pleasure and meaning they experience during screen use on average, and their general well-being levels. Screen Time was not found to be significantly correlated with well-being; and screen use experiences did not mediate any of the screen time and well-being relationships. However, screen use meaning was positively associated with overall well-being and positive relationships. This finding prompts a review of the importance of screen time for well-being, suggesting that this may be a limited approach. Other factors related to screen quality may be equal if not more important for well-being. Limitations and implications for maintaining or enhancing well-being while using screen devices are discussed.

show abstract

Section: Meaning (M) and Accomplishment (A) These Aspects Have Eachmentioning

confidence: 99%

Examining Screen Time, Screen Use Experiences, and Well-Being in Adults

Wang¹,

Vella-Brodrick²

2018

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Whereas screen usage replaces activity during daytime use, screen usage at bedtime directly replaces sleep time, often resulting in delayed sleep onset subsequently reduced sleep quantity [4]. Several reviews [5] and studies [6][7][8][9] have cited this phenomenon although in recent data is lacking. It is known that screens attached to smaller portable devices such as phones and tablets are more commonly utilised since these studies have been undertaken [2].…”

Section: Letter To Editormentioning

confidence: 99%

Why we must Care about the Interrelationship between Media, Sleep and Memory in Children and Adolescents: A Commentary on Dworak and Walter

Blunden¹

2014

J Sleep Disorders Ther

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

“…Television and computer exposure have potential benefits and risks 4,5 . Studies with children showed a tendency to imitate positive social behaviours, such as altruism and helping 6 .…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Computer exposure can also supply increased learning opportunities, fast access to high amounts of information, as well as training of fine motor and visual skills 7 . On the other hand, high quantitative and negative qualitative media exposure may result in displacement of protective activities on the intellectual, physical and social levels, such as practicing physical activities or having real social interactions that are fundamental to a harmonious growing mind and intellect 4,8,9,10,11,12,13 . Additionally, exposure to poor models can also promote inadequate behaviours 6 .…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%