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Esra Uslu1, Aysel Özsaban2, Özlem Çağan3
1Department of Psychiatric Nursing, Faculty of Health Science, Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Eskisehir, Turkey.
Summary
Adolescents experience significant Social Jetlag (SJL), averaging over two hours. Evening chronotypes and late-night screen use are linked to higher SJL, impacting teen health.
Area of Science:
- Adolescent sleep science
- Chronobiology
- Public health
Background:
- Social Jetlag (SJL) is a prevalent issue in adolescents, contributing to various physical, mental, behavioral, and cognitive problems.
- Understanding the factors associated with SJL is crucial for developing targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence of SJL in high school students.
- To identify factors associated with SJL, including chronotype and lifestyle habits.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive and correlational study was conducted with 247 high school students.
- Social Jetlag was assessed, chronotype was determined using the Morningness-Eveningness Scale for Children, and associated factors were collected via questionnaire.
Main Results:
- The average SJL for students was 2 hours and 10 minutes.
- Increased evening chronotype and higher grade level were associated with greater SJL.
- Spending time in bed with electronic devices before sleep was a significant positive risk factor for SJL.
Conclusions:
- Adolescents in the study exhibited high SJL.
- Findings suggest the need for interventions to improve adolescent sleep habits, particularly for evening-type individuals and those with high screen time before bed.
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