Technological developments in recent decades have increased young people's
engagement with screen-based technologies (screen time), and a reduction in young …

This study assesses the associations of objectively-measured smartphone time with physical
activity, sedentary behavior, mood, and sleep patterns among young adults by collecting …

Children are among the social groups most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic because
they have found themselves forced to stay at home, far from their schoolmates, their friends …

Background The use of the Social Media (SM) has increased dramatically among
adolescents. Social media are full of opportunities and threats. The present study aims at …

Objective This study examined problematic mobile phone use (PMPU) and its relationship
with life satisfaction in Chinese university students during the pandemic. Methods An …

Background Alcohol use has strong associations with the pursuit of pleasure, yet trends in
young people's drinking have been declining in Australia for more than 15 years. Therefore …

Purpose This study examined the relationship between frequent social media use and
subsequent mental health in a representative sample of US adolescents. Also investigated …

Over the last decade, a substantial number of studies have addressed children's use of
technologies and their impact on well-being. Nonetheless, there is still a lack of clarity on the …

Background: Adolescence is a critical, multifactorial developmental phase. With the current
pandemic of COVID-19, excessive using of electronic devices is a public health concern …

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 …