Screens in Bed: A Clear Disruption to Teen Sleep

Recent research reveals that screen use in bed significantly disrupts the sleep patterns of teenagers, contrary to the common belief that screen time before bed is the primary issue. The study tracked adolescents' nighttime activities using cameras, finding that screens in bed impede sleep quality more than usage before bedtime.

Recent findings indicate that screen use in bed is more harmful to teenage sleep than previously thought. Researchers discovered that while screen time in the hours before bed had little effect, using devices in bed significantly disrupted sleep quality.

Using cameras to monitor device usage and sleep patterns, the study challenged traditional guidelines, showing that screens in bed could delay sleep onset by half an hour. The impact was particularly severe with interactive activities like gaming.

The study suggests reconsidering screen time guidelines and emphasizes keeping devices out of the bedroom to improve sleep quality among teenagers.

(With inputs from agencies.)