Teens' sleep impacted by electronic media use
Tuesday, 14 January 2014
New research from the University of 亚洲色吧 shows more than 70% of South Australian teenagers are experiencing insufficient sleep on every school night, with many reporting the overuse of electronic media such as the internet, video games and mobile phones, which could be contributing to the problem.
Researchers from the University's surveyed the electronic media and sleep habits of more than 1200 students aged 12-18 from seven high schools.
The results, published in the , show that many young people aren't getting adequate sleep - and the problem is much worse in one out of every 10 teens, who are addicted to electronic media.
"Although there are many known benefits of electronic media for young people, including opportunities for learning and socialisation, previous studies have suggested that excessive electronic media use could impact negatively on sleeping patterns and the quality of sleep,"