Screen time and physical activity in children and adolescents aged 10–15 years

Dahlgren, Anna; Sjöblom, Linnea; Eke, Helén; Bonn, Stephanie E; Lagerros, Ylva Trolle

doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0254255

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“…The use of television screens for more than 2 h may be related with a reduction in physical fitness among juveniles as well [ 41 ]. On the other hand, however, Dahlgren et al did not find any correlation between screen time and physical activity in a group of adolescents [ 42 ].…”

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The Impact of Digital Screen Time on Dietary Habits and Physical Activity in Children and Adolescents

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Background: Over the last few decades, the time children spend using electronic devices has increased significantly. The aim of the study was to evaluate the impact of screen time on dietary behaviors and physical activity in children and adolescents. Methods: An online survey was conducted among parents of preschool and school-aged children during the COVID-19 lockdown in Poland. There were 3127 surveys used in the analysis. Results: Survey responses referred to 1662 (53%) boys and 1465 (47%) girls, with a mean age of 12.1 ± 3.4 years. During a routine weekday, most children (71%) spent >4 h on educational activities using electronic devices, and 43% of children spent 1–2 h using devices for recreational purposes. The majority of children (89%) were exposed to screens during meals, and ate snacks between main meals (77%). There was an association between screen time and the exposure to screens during meals, and between screen time and time spent performing physical activity. Conclusions: This study revealed that the majority of children were exposed to screens during meals, which is a risk factor of obesity. The promotion of the judicious use of digital devices and healthy dietary habits associated with the use of screens may be an important component of obesity prevention strategies.

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“…Although it is not known how this would influence the relationship with PA, it would lead to an increase in ST. This would be due to the fact that adolescents’ time spent on mobile devices is substantial, being higher among females [ 58 ] and increasing with the adolescents’ age [ 40 ]. In addition, young people spend a significant amount of time on social networks and the internet, especially females [ 59 ], activities related to mobile phone use [ 60 ].…”

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An Explanatory Model of the Relationships between Physical Activity, Social Support and Screen Time among Adolescents

Sanz-Martín

Melguizo-Ibáñez

Tendero

et al. 2022

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Effective physical activity studies are necessary to understand how factors involved in physical activity mediate behaviour. Therefore, more reliable explanatory models can be generated in order to design effective actions to promote physical activity. The study had two aims: (1) to develop an explanatory model to identify and establish the relationships between physical activity, social support and screen time among adolescents; and (2) to contrast the explanatory structural model by means of a multi-group analysis according to sex. The study design was cross-sectional with descriptive and correlational analysis. The research was carried out with a representative sample of adolescents from the province of Soria (mean age 14.06 ± 1.27 years). The instruments used were: Four by One-Day Physical Activity Questionnaire, Parent Support Scale and Peer Support Scale. The results show that social support had a negative relationship with screen time (r = −0.178; p ≤ 0.001); males had a positive relationship between physical activity and screen time (r = 0.118; p ≤ 0.05); and peer support had more influence on social support than parental support. In conclusion, the proposed model was effective in triangulating the relationships between physical activity, social support and screen time in a novel way, while allowing us to discriminate these results according to participants’ sex.

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“…However, there are no specific screen time recommendations for adolescents and university athletes mentioned by the World Health Organization or any governmental health guidelines 55 . However, large amounts of screen time usage and low physical activity are linked with a large variety of physical and psychological disorders, which can negatively affect athletes' health and well-being 56 . Continuous screen time viewing can result in digital eye strain such as dry eyes, itchy eyes, blurry vision, and headaches in terms of physical disorders.…”

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The Influences of COVID-19 Lockdown Measures on Physical Activity, Sedentary and Screen Time Behaviour of University Rugby Players in the Western Cape, South Africa

Young,

Petersen,

Reid

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MRAJ

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The COVID-19 pandemic has brought on many challenges to everyday life. The pandemic caused many lifestyles changes with social distancing becoming essential to prevent the spread of the virus and ensuring the safety of individuals. The main concerns were the influence on physical activity levels. Lockdown measurements restricted access to equipment and facilities that affected rugby players' training needs. Universities turned to online learning requiring student-athletes to spend more screen time, leading to sedentary behaviour affecting overall performance and well-being. This study aimed to explore the influences of COVID-19 lockdown measures on physical activity levels, screen time usage, and sedentary lifestyle among rugby players at a university in the Western Cape. Ethics was obtained from the University of the Western Cape Humanities and Social Sciences Research Ethics Committee (HS21/5/20). An exploratory qualitative approach was followed. Online semi-structured interviews were conducted with ten rugby players (5 males, 5 females), purposefully selected from a historical disadvantaged institution in the Western Cape. Data collected were transcribed verbatim, and Atlas Ti V9 was used to conduct thematic analysis. Trustworthiness was ensured using member checks, building a coherent justification for themes, rich, thick description to give context to the study, and describing the behaviour and experiences of the participants to convey the findings in a way that was understandable. The main findings of this study are summarised in three themes (physical activity, sedentary behaviour and screen time use) and eight sub-themes that emerged from the data. The key findings showed that most participants struggled to remain physically active throughout the strict lockdown measures due to a lack of support from coaches and the closure of sports facilities. Participants were once that it caused a significant decrease in a player's level of physical activity leading to an increase in sedentary behaviour and screen time usage. The changing institutional landscape also caused players to spend more time online, contributing to the sedentary lifestyle. Support from coaches during pandemics or situations where social engagement is restricted is of the essence. This includes emotional support, exercise programs, and sourcing equipment for rugby players to remain physically active and fit.

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Screen time and physical activity in children and adolescents aged 10–15 years

Cited by 42 publications

References 24 publications

The Impact of Digital Screen Time on Dietary Habits and Physical Activity in Children and Adolescents

The Impact of Digital Screen Time on Dietary Habits and Physical Activity in Children and Adolescents

An Explanatory Model of the Relationships between Physical Activity, Social Support and Screen Time among Adolescents

The Influences of COVID-19 Lockdown Measures on Physical Activity, Sedentary and Screen Time Behaviour of University Rugby Players in the Western Cape, South Africa

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