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Adolescents' technology and face-to-face time use predict objective sleep outcomes.

ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVES:The present study examined both within- and between-person associations between adolescents' time use (technology-based activities and face-to-face interactions with friends and family) and sleep behaviors. We also assessed whether age moderated associations between adolescents' time use with friends and family and sleep. DESIGN:Adolescents wore an actigraph monitor and completed brief evening surveys daily for 3 consecutive days. PARTICIPANTS:Adolescents (N=71; mean age=14.50 years old, SD=1.84; 43.7% female) were recruited from 3 public high schools in the Midwest. MEASURES:We assessed 8 technology-based activities (eg, texting, working on a computer), as well as time spent engaged in face-to-face interactions with friends and family, via questions on adolescents' evening surveys. Actigraph monitors assessed 3 sleep behaviors: sleep latency, sleep hours, and sleep efficiency. RESULTS:Hierarchical linear models indicated that texting and working on the computer were associated with shorter sleep, whereas time spent talking on the phone predicted longer sleep. Time spent with friends predicted shorter sleep latencies, while family time predicted longer sleep latencies. Age moderated the association between time spent with friends and sleep efficiency, as well as between family time and sleep efficiency. Specifically, longer time spent interacting with friends was associated with higher sleep efficiency but only among younger adolescents. Furthermore, longer family time was associated with higher sleep efficiency but only for older adolescents. CONCLUSION:Findings are discussed in terms of the importance of regulating adolescents' technology use and improving opportunities for face-to-face interactions with friends, particularly for younger adolescents.

SUBMITTER: Tavernier R

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5527683 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Adolescents' technology and face-to-face time use predict objective sleep outcomes.

Tavernier Royette R Heissel Jennifer A JA Sladek Michael R MR Grant Kathryn E KE Adam Emma K EK

Sleep health 20170509 4

<h4>Objectives</h4>The present study examined both within- and between-person associations between adolescents' time use (technology-based activities and face-to-face interactions with friends and family) and sleep behaviors. We also assessed whether age moderated associations between adolescents' time use with friends and family and sleep.<h4>Design</h4>Adolescents wore an actigraph monitor and completed brief evening surveys daily for 3 consecutive days.<h4>Participants</h4>Adolescents (N=71; ...[more]

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Adolescents' technology and face-to-face time use predict objective sleep outcomes.

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Adolescents' technology and face-to-face time use predict objective sleep outcomes.

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