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Sleep and use of electronic devices in adolescence: results from a large population-based study

BMJ Open · 2015 · Vol. 5(1) · pp. e006748–e006748

Mari Hysing✉(Uni Research (Norway))Ståle Pallesen(Haukeland University Hospital)Kjell Morten Stormark(Uni Research (Norway))Reidar Jakobsen(Uni Research (Norway))Astri J. Lundervold(University of Bergen)Børge Sivertsen(Helse Førde)

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Abstract

Use of electronic devices is frequent in adolescence, during the day as well as at bedtime. The results demonstrate a negative relation between use of technology and sleep, suggesting that recommendations on healthy media use could include restrictions on electronic devices.

Sleep and related disorders Child Development and Digital Technology Impact of Technology on AdolescentsMedicineSleep (system call)PopulationNeurologyEpidemiologyPsychiatryEnvironmental healthInternal medicine

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AdolescentAdolescent BehaviorComputersCross-Sectional StudiesElectronicsFemaleHumansDisorders of Excessive SomnolenceSleep Initiation and Maintenance DisordersMaleNorwaySurveys and QuestionnairesRisk FactorsSchoolsSleep

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Children and Adolescents and Digital Media