Does Socioeconomic Status Moderate the Association Between Screen Time, Mobile Phone Use, Social Networks, Messaging Applications, and Mental Health Among Adolescents? DOI
María Eugenia Visier‐Alfonso, José Francisco López‐Gil, Arthur Eumann Mesas

et al.

Cyberpsychology Behavior and Social Networking, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 27(11), P. 824 - 834

Published: Oct. 29, 2024

The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between different screen time (ST)-related behaviors and mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, stress. In addition, aimed determine moderating role socioeconomic status (SES). This a cross-sectional included data from 620 adolescents, aged 12–17 years, Valle de Ricote, Region Murcia, Spain. Mental assessed using Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale (DASS-21). Overall ST, mobile phone use, social network messaging application use were measured validated questionnaires. SES Family Affluence Scale-III. results indicated that overall ST significantly associated with symptoms depression at mean (unstandardized beta coefficient [B] = 0.005, p 0.023) 1 standard deviation (SD) below (B 0.007, 0.011), stress only SD 0.006, 0.011). No significant associations found for anxiety across all levels. Mobile exhibited strong positive association 0.891, < 0.001), 0.530, 0.014), 0.790, 0.001) SES. Similar patterns observed SES, albeit slightly weaker associations. Conversely, positively three DASS-21 scales, particularly strongest 0.327, 0.325, 0.318, 0.001). Furthermore, did not show or any conclusion, inequalities may influence various ST-related behavior among adolescents. These findings have implications design effective interventions improve in population.

Language: Английский

Global Matrix 4.0 on Physical Activity for Children and Adolescents: Project Evolution, Process Evaluation, and Future Recommendations DOI
Iryna Demchenko, Salomé Aubert, Mark S. Tremblay

et al.

Journal of Physical Activity and Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 13

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

The Global Matrix initiative provides unique insights into child and adolescent physical activity (PA) worldwide, yet requires substantial human efforts financial support. This study aimed to evaluate the process outcomes of latest edition initiative, 4.0, reflect on its evolution from earlier editions, provide recommendations for future Matrices. evaluation followed a predetermined plan, which included collecting analyzing qualitative quantitative data 3 online surveys participants user metrics MailChimp reports Google Analytics. 4.0 (57 teams, 682 experts) assessed PA status in their country/jurisdiction at least 10 indicators submitted 570 grades global comparisons. Surveys were completed by 97% 100% targeted respondents demonstrated predominantly high satisfaction rates (>80%) with participation, outputs, project management. Lack funding inadequate national availability commonly reported concerns. Suggestions improvement amending indicators' benchmarks expanding scope early years, underrepresented populations, additional indicators. revealed positive experience successful delivery expected outcomes. Reviewing core set benchmarks, initiative's scope, fundraising are recommended further optimize use resources maximize impact.

Language: Английский

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Does Socioeconomic Status Moderate the Association Between Screen Time, Mobile Phone Use, Social Networks, Messaging Applications, and Mental Health Among Adolescents? DOI
María Eugenia Visier‐Alfonso, José Francisco López‐Gil, Arthur Eumann Mesas

et al.

Cyberpsychology Behavior and Social Networking, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 27(11), P. 824 - 834

Published: Oct. 29, 2024

The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between different screen time (ST)-related behaviors and mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, stress. In addition, aimed determine moderating role socioeconomic status (SES). This a cross-sectional included data from 620 adolescents, aged 12–17 years, Valle de Ricote, Region Murcia, Spain. Mental assessed using Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale (DASS-21). Overall ST, mobile phone use, social network messaging application use were measured validated questionnaires. SES Family Affluence Scale-III. results indicated that overall ST significantly associated with symptoms depression at mean (unstandardized beta coefficient [B] = 0.005, p 0.023) 1 standard deviation (SD) below (B 0.007, 0.011), stress only SD 0.006, 0.011). No significant associations found for anxiety across all levels. Mobile exhibited strong positive association 0.891, < 0.001), 0.530, 0.014), 0.790, 0.001) SES. Similar patterns observed SES, albeit slightly weaker associations. Conversely, positively three DASS-21 scales, particularly strongest 0.327, 0.325, 0.318, 0.001). Furthermore, did not show or any conclusion, inequalities may influence various ST-related behavior among adolescents. These findings have implications design effective interventions improve in population.

Language: Английский

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