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Adolescents' technology and face-to-face time use predict objective sleep outcomes
Royette Tavernier1, Jennifer A Heissel2, Michael R Sladek3
1Department of Psychology, Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT, 06459.
Sleep Health
|July 16, 2017
Summary
Adolescent technology use impacts sleep, with texting and computer work linked to less sleep. Face-to-face interactions with friends and family also affect sleep duration and efficiency, with age playing a moderating role.
Area of Science:
- Adolescent sleep science
- Behavioral science
- Digital media and health
Background:
- Adolescent sleep is crucial for development and well-being.
- Understanding the impact of technology use and social interactions on adolescent sleep is vital.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine associations between adolescents' time use (technology and face-to-face interactions) and sleep behaviors.
- To investigate how age moderates these associations.
Main Methods:
- 71 adolescents wore actigraph monitors and completed daily surveys for 3 days.
- Technology use, face-to-face interactions, sleep latency, sleep hours, and sleep efficiency were assessed.
Main Results:
- Texting and computer use correlated with shorter sleep duration.
- Phone calls predicted longer sleep duration.
- Time with friends reduced sleep latency; family time increased it.
- Age moderated the relationship between social interactions and sleep efficiency.
Conclusions:
- Regulating adolescent technology use is important.
- Enhancing face-to-face interactions, especially for younger adolescents, may improve sleep.
- Interventions should consider age-specific needs regarding social interactions and sleep quality.
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