Good sleep is important for adolescent physical health, mental welfare and educational success – yet many do not get enough rest. Now, a new study suggests that sodtime screen habits can blame.

published in Sleep healthThe study provides new insight into screen use of tweens at bedtime, as well as its associations with sleep disturbances and duration. Researchers found that more than 70% of Twins had an internet -linked device in their bedroom, with about 25% reporting they woke up by information in the last week. If they woke up in the middle of the night, 28% went to their device before sleeping.

Teenagers are required to get high quality sleep to develop their body and mind properly. Tweens can protect your sleep by placing a screen outside the bedroom, closing the device notification and avoiding the use of social media in the bed. If you wake up during the night, oppose the urge to check your phone. ,

Jason Nagata, MD, first writer, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of California, San Francisco

Researchers identified sociological differences in both their associations with the results of screen use and sleep results. Rularize, ethnic and sexual minority teenagers reported screen usage at sleep more than their white, heterosexual colleagues. Differences related to the socio -economic situation also emerged, lower domestic income and lower parents’ education is also associated with screen usage at bedtime.

Says Nagata, “Time spent on screen can crowd important activities such as sleep, physical activity and face-to-face interactions that are essential for mental health and good.”

The study extends on the existing knowledge around the use of screen in adolescents and the effects of poor sleep quality, of which the latter is associated with the increasing risk of development of physical and psychiatric disorders, spoiled the academic performance, and the overall welfare is impaired.

The American Academy of Pediatrics advocates for a family media plan, including regular discussion and check-in about screen rules for home. Says Nagata, “The family media plan can be individual based on children, available equipment and time of year. Given the possible changes in the daily program in summer, there is a great time to see the family’s media plan again.” “One of the most effective strategies to promote better sleep among children is limiting the use of screen at bedtime.”

Researchers used nationwide adolescent brain cognitive development (ABCD) study data, the largest long-term study of brain development in the United States, collected data for 10,305 early teenagers aged 12–13 years. Study participants provided information about their gold screen habits and carers provided information about sleep disturbances and periods.

Assistant Professor in Toronto University’s Factors-Inventory Faculty of Social Work, Kyle T. Gansan, a PhD co-writer said, “In the use of sleeping time, sociodemographic can inform target and culturally sensitive counseling from pediatricians and carers.” “Constable digital literacy programs and advance guidance can focus on risky population, supporting healthy sleep for all teenagers.”