Sleep quality as a mediator of the relationship between screen time and negative emotions among Chinese college freshmen

Lu, Heng; Liang, Gang; Li, Dan-Lin; Liu, Min-Xin; Yin, Zhi-Jian; Li, Yue-Zu; Zhang, Tianyang; Pan, Chen-Wei

doi:10.1080/13548506.2023.2217380

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“…Specifically, with sleep difficulties, adolescents are more sensitive to negative emotional valence and more inclined to recall negative rather than positive experiences, and therefore more likely to experience strong negative emotions (Shen et al, 2018;Walker, 2008). Data from Chinese university students also showed that sleep quality mediated the relationship between screen time and negative emotions (Lu et al, 2023). For the above reasons, we hypothesize negative emotions may mediate the effect of sleep problems on suicidal behavior.…”

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How to survive the long night? Longitudinal relationship between sleep problems and suicidal behavior among adolescents: The serial mediating roles of negative emotion, self‐control, and nonsuicidal self‐injury

Yang,

Xie,

Wang

et al. 2024

Suicide & Life Threat Behav

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ObjectiveSleep problems are a significant risk factor for identifying and preventing suicidal involvement among adolescents. However, there is limited evidence to assess the underlying mechanisms between them. This study investigated the longitudinal relationship between sleep problems and suicidal behavior and examined whether this relationship was moderated by negative emotions, low self‐control, and nonsuicidal self‐injury (NSSI).MethodsFrom December 2020 onward, we assessed 1214 Chinese secondary school adolescents (60.7% were boys, aged 13–19 years) three times, 6 months apart.ResultsIn the direct effects model, sleep problems were found to have a positive impact on adolescent suicidal behavior. In the indirect effects model, we observed that sleep problems were associated with an elevated risk of suicidal behavior through several pathways: one‐mediator path of negative emotions, low self‐control, and NSSI, respectively; two‐mediator path of negative emotions via low self‐control, negative emotions via NSSI, and low self‐control via NSSI, and three‐mediator path from negative emotions to NSSI via low self‐control.ConclusionsThis longitudinal study provides evidence that sleep problems in adolescents may increase suicidal behavior by exacerbating negative emotions, weakening self‐control, and promoting NSSI. The findings suggest sleep problems should be addressed in suicide prevention and intervention efforts for adolescents.

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Section: Possible Mediating Roles Of Negative Emotions Low Self-contr...mentioning

confidence: 83%

How to survive the long night? Longitudinal relationship between sleep problems and suicidal behavior among adolescents: The serial mediating roles of negative emotion, self‐control, and nonsuicidal self‐injury

Yang,

Xie,

Wang

et al. 2024

Suicide & Life Threat Behav

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“…The association between COVID-related emotional status and sleep had already been suggested in various samples [ 27 ]. Lower sleep quality may reinforce the perception of negative emotions.…”

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How can sleep disorders affect our reaction towards external stressors: a lesson from the COVID-19 outbreak

Castelletti,

Misirocchi,

Zilioli

et al. 2023

Neurol Sci

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Background The COVID-19 outbreak produced extensive psychological consequences, especially among vulnerable populations. Sleep was identified as one of the most common “indirect targets” of the pandemia, with up to 74.8% of patients surviving from COVID-19 complaining of new-onset sleep disorders. However, so far, the clinic-psychological impact of the outbreak in patients affected by pre-existing sleep disorders has not been examined in details. Materials and methods In the present study, we aim to assess the effect of the COVID-19 outbreak in a cohort of 190 adult patients affected by sleep disorders, compared to 265 age and sex-matched healthy sleepers. The assessment was implemented throughout the use of ad hoc anamnestic questions, exploration of dream content, and validated questionnaires, aiming to capture the broad range of the neuropsychological nuances of the COVID-19 impact. Results Subjects with pre-existent sleep disorders faced a more severe impact in terms of sleep quality and amount compared to healthy sleepers, presenting longer sleep latency, reduced sleep efficacy, and greater use of hypnotics and medications. On the other hand, healthy sleepers experienced deeper variation in sleeping habits, sleep duration, and greater impact on dream activity in terms of content, emotionality, and presence of recurrent dreams. Finally, in our sample, being female represents an important aggravating factor in the pandemic experience, both in terms of sleep deterioration and with respect to physical and mental health. For instance, females indeed presented the highest scores of Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) both in cases and control groups (respectively 10 ± 3.8 vs 7.3 ± 3.9 in cases and 6.6 ± 3.6 vs 6.0 ± 3.4 in controls, p-value < 0.001). Conclusion Pre-existent sleep disorders and the female sex might represent risk factors increasing the clinic-psychological burden in dramatic scenarios, such as the COVID-19 pandemia, requiring dedicated attention from clinicians.

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“… 75 , 76 College students stay up late for screen time prolongs, resulting in endocrine disorders caused by shorter sleep time and poorer sleep efficiency, 77 which will affect the study life of college students triggering a series of mental health problems. 40 For another thing, exposure to violent Internet content and video games can lead to aggressive emotions and behaviors, further triggering negative emotions. 78 There are also a few people whose negative emotions may come from online bullying, and different studies have indicated that the incidence of online bullying ranges from 3% to 69%.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…However, the relationship, role, and overall impact between these variables are difficult to explain against separate studies, and few studies have explored the relationship between screen time and anxiety in college students and explored its mediating and moderating factors. 40 , 41 …”

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A Cross-Sectional Association Between Screen-Based Sedentary Behavior and Anxiety in Academic College Students: Mediating Role of Negative Emotions and Moderating Role of Emotion Regulation

Wen,

Cai,

et al. 2023

PRBM

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Purpose The study aims to explore the relationship and potential mechanisms between screen time and anxiety and have a clear understanding of the role of negative emotions and emotion regulation, thus providing guidance for Chinese college students to improve mental health. Methods We conducted a questionnaire survey by selecting 1721 academic college students from 6 colleges and universities in 5 provinces in China, and the data were analyzed through the Process program of SPSS for mediating effect and moderating effect. Results There is a significant positive relationship between screen time and anxiety, negative emotions play a mediating role between the two (indirect effect = 0.32, p < 0.001), mediating effect accounts for 59.88% of the total effect, and emotion regulation regulates the direct relationship between screen time and anxiety (interaction effect = 0.027, p < 0.001). Conclusion This study sheds light on the potential mechanisms by which screen time affects anxiety in academic college students, providing a fresh perspective on anxiety reduction. Screen time positively affects anxiety levels, where negative emotions have a mediating role and emotion regulation has a moderating role. In the future, we can control screen ++time, increase physical activities, reduce negative emotions, and improve the emotional regulation ability to relieve anxiety, so as to improve the mental health of academic college students, and expect to have a positive impact on future learning, life, and planning.

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Sleep quality as a mediator of the relationship between screen time and negative emotions among Chinese college freshmen

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References 46 publications

How to survive the long night? Longitudinal relationship between sleep problems and suicidal behavior among adolescents: The serial mediating roles of negative emotion, self‐control, and nonsuicidal self‐injury

How to survive the long night? Longitudinal relationship between sleep problems and suicidal behavior among adolescents: The serial mediating roles of negative emotion, self‐control, and nonsuicidal self‐injury

How can sleep disorders affect our reaction towards external stressors: a lesson from the COVID-19 outbreak

A Cross-Sectional Association Between Screen-Based Sedentary Behavior and Anxiety in Academic College Students: Mediating Role of Negative Emotions and Moderating Role of Emotion Regulation

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