Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
35(22), P. 101 - 109
Published: Oct. 12, 2023
Background:
This
study
aims
to
investigate
the
usage
pattern
of
gadgets
during
COVID-19
pandemic
and
its
potential
long-term
consequences.
Materials
&
Methods:
Observational
cross-sectional
study.
design
is
helpful
for
public
health
planning,
monitoring,
evaluation
demographically
diverse
populations
varied
age
groups,
socioeconomic
status,
religion,
etc.
The
research
gathered
information
on
participants'
demographic
characteristics,
gadget
patterns,
reasons
behind
increased
reliance
gadgets.
Additionally,
questions
were
asked
gain
deeper
insights
into
subjective
experiences
perceptions
regarding
pandemic.
Multi-stage
random
sampling
was
done.
One
thousand
one
hundred
fifty-five
students
recruited
from
geographic
locations
backgrounds.
instrument
used
a
pretested,
validated
questionnaire.
Field
investigators
collected
data
after
taking
informed
consent
participants.
Data
compiled
analysed
using
SPSS
23.
Results:
A
substantial
increase
in
found
this
Participants
reported
heightened
dependency
remote
learning,
virtual
social
interactions,
recreation
or
seeking
information,
Factors
such
as
isolation,
restrictions
physical
activities,
need
constant
connectivity
contributed
surge
usage.
However,
excessive
screen
time
digital
fatigue
noted
negative
consequences
reliance.
Conclusions:
highlights
unprecedented
rise
multifaceted
implications.
While
have
played
crucial
role
facilitating
work
maintaining
connections,
them
challenges
individuals'
well-being.
It
develop
strategies
address
consequences,
promoting
well-being
finding
balance
between
offline
activities.
Further
warranted
examine
effects
mental
health,
overall
quality
life.
BMC Psychology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: April 20, 2023
Abstract
Background
Adolescents
have
extensive
use
of
screens
and,
they
common
complains
related
to
mental
health.
Here
a
systematic
review
was
done
understand
the
association
between
screen
time
and
adolescent’s
Method
This
conducted
in
compliance
with
Preferred
Reporting
Items
for
Systematic
Reviews
Meta-Analyses
–
PRISMA.
An
update
search
performed
January
2023
following
keywords:
“screen
time,“
“adolescent,“
“mental
health”
on
PubMed,
PsycINFO
Scopus
databases.
Results
50
articles
were
included,
most
found
associations
exposure
health
adolescents.
The
used
device
by
adolescents
smartphone
weekdays
associated
diminished
well-being.
Social
media
negatively
well-being
girls,
at
higher
risk
depression.
Conclusion
Excessive
seems
problems.
Given
profusion
disparity
results,
additional
studies
are
needed
clarify
elements
such
as
content
or
interaction
different
devices.
registration:
PROSPERO
CRD42022302817.
Educational Technology Quarterly,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 2, 2025
Although
technology
was
considered
the
fundamental
tool
in
enhancing
learning
during
COVID-19,
there
have
been
several
concerns
about
excessive
use
of
digital
media
among
children,
which
turn
impacted
their
well-being.
A
lack
adequate
evidence
on
impact
COVID-19
children
prompted
need
for
a
bibliometric
analysis.
The
study
aimed
to
examine
effects
through
total
1738
empirical
articles
published
between
2019
and
2022
from
Dimensions
scientific
database
were
analysed
using
VOSviewer
1.6.16
software.
analysis
at
establishing
visualisation
networks
most
influential
authors,
countries,
universities
co-authorships.
occurrence
keywords
also
identify
COVID-19.
results
indicate
increased
burnout,
bullying
frustration
as
result
screen
time.
Children
lacked
parental
control
since
parents
had
inadequate
skills
children's
online
home.
used
enhance
pandemic,
it
necessary
highlight
safety
guidelines
ensure
mental,
psychological
physical
health
are
maintained.
Enhancing
literacy
educators
can
significantly
reduce
risks
associated
with
spending
time
screens.
Having
inclusion
would
increase
awareness
educational
stakeholders
effective
ways
protecting
improving
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
19(19), P. 12788 - 12788
Published: Oct. 6, 2022
Preschool
children
are
immersed
in
screen
media,
yet
little
study
has
been
conducted
on
addiction
among
them.
This
aimed
to
investigate
the
relationship
between
parental
and
young
children’s
verify
factors
that
mediate
this
relationship.
A
total
of
477
parents
kindergarteners
(3–6
years
old)
were
recruited
via
six
kindergartens
Henan
province,
China.
They
completed
Problematic
Media
Use
Measure
Short
Form
Children,
Self-Rating
Anxiety
Scale,
Child–Parent
Relationship
Parental
Screen
Addiction
Scale.
The
results
showed
relationships
each
pair
addiction,
anxiety,
significantly
positive,
but
parent–child
was
negatively
correlated
with
other
variables.
can
directly
indirectly
affect
through
anxiety
findings
contribute
development
family
protection
mechanisms
against
children.
Salud Ciencia y Tecnología - Serie de Conferencias,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
4, P. 1562 - 1562
Published: March 18, 2025
Introduction:
The
pandemic
has
profoundly
altered
the
educational
landscape,
forcing
a
rapid
shift
from
traditional
face-to-face
instruction
to
remote
learning.Objective:
This
study
examines
health
behaviors
and
mental
well-being
of
educators
in
Marawi
City,
focusing
on
physical
activity,
nutrition,
hydration,
sleep,
self-care.Methods:
used
quantitative
research
method
that
integrates
descriptive
correlational
designs
analyze
relationship
between
habits
among
educators.Results:
findings
reveal
most
participants
maintain
moderate-to-high
levels
health,
with
83.7%
engaging
regular
94.6%
maintaining
proper
64.9%
practicing
self-care
at
mild-to-moderate
levels.
However,
22.6%
reported
poor-to-very-poor
sleep
quality,
highlighting
need
for
institutional
intervention.
A
strong
negative
correlation
was
found
poor
low
engagement
behaviors,
emerging
as
strongest
predictor
(r
=
-0.369).
Despite
challenges
posed
by
global
pandemic,
demonstrated
remarkable
resilience.Conclusions:
results
underscore
necessity
wellness
programs,
flexible
workplace
policies,
long-term
monitoring
educator
well-being.
Future
should
explore
post-pandemic
trends,
burnout
risks,
sustainable
interventions
ensure
continued
resilience
educators.
Children,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(3), P. 282 - 282
Published: Feb. 25, 2024
Changes
in
lifestyle
during
the
pandemic
may
have
predisposed
adolescents
to
vulnerability
poor
mental
health.
This
study
aims
evaluate
these
changes
and
their
association
with
course
of
anxiety.
A
prospective
was
conducted
153
participants
(16
years
old,
72%
female)
who
were
assessed
before
(T0,
November
2019-January
2020)
one
year
later
(T1,
April-May
2021).
Lifestyle
habits
(free-time
activities,
maladaptive
behaviors,
sleep,
screen
use)
anxiety
measured.
Data
concerning
experiences
related
COVID-19
family
relations
lockdown
collected.
worsening
found.
Of
note,
pattern
associations
between
quite
different
two
time-points,
suggesting
that
purpose
impact
some
be
changed
after
pandemic.
Regression
analyses
showed
increases
associated
sleep
problems,
heightened
efforts
reduce
time,
loneliness.
Pathway
analysis
revealed
absence
cross-lagged
effects
among
anxiety,
use,
while
concurrent
variables
found
both
assessments.
These
results
suggest
possible
long-term
Risk-factors
identified
habits,
thus
contributing
identifying
targets
for
interventions.
Black Sea Journal of Health Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(3), P. 126 - 131
Published: March 2, 2024
Screen
addiction
is
a
common
public
health
problem
that
causes
significant
harm
to
both
individuals
and
society.
This
study’s
primary
purpose
examine
the
factors
associated
with
screen
propose
sustainable
solution
addiction.
research
was
conducted
on
staff
who
work
at
Cukurova
University.
Phone
addiction,
internet
physical
activity
level
were
evaluated
Smartphone
Addiction
Scale-Short
Form
(SAS-SF),
Internet
Scale
(IAS),
International
Physical
Activity
Survey
Short
(IPAQ-SF),
consecutively.
Craniovertebral
angle
measured
goniometer
shoulder
protraction
tape
measure.
The
study
group
consisted
of
189
(111
women
78
men).
mean
age
44.15
±
11.25
years
(min:
23,
max:
60).
determined
be
higher
in
sedentary
individuals.
statistically
than
sports
habits
(P
