The Relationship Between Sleep and Interactive Technology Usage Among Adolescents: An Occupational Perspective

Authors

Megan Chang, San Jose State UniversityFollow
Lisa Benjamin, San Jose State University
Cathlin Burkey, San Jose State University
Torrey Blake, San Jose State University
Arlon Chau, San Jose State University

Publication Date

8-1-2019

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Title

American Journal of Occupational Therapy

Volume

73

Issue

4 Supplement 1

DOI

10.5014/ajot.2019.73S1-PO4005

Abstract

This study examined the relationship between sleep, social media (SM) usage, and social media disorder (SMD) among adolescents. Results show that excessive SM usage decreases sleep quantity, increases sleep onset latency, and increases the risk for a higher SMD score. Evidence from this study can inform OT practitioners of the need for client-centered sleep education programs to improve sleep outcomes and reduce the risk for adverse mental-health outcomes in this population.

Comments

Originally presented on 4/5/19 at the Annual Meeting of the American Occupational Therapy Association in New Orleans, LA.

Department

Occupational Therapy

Recommended Citation

Megan Chang, Lisa Benjamin, Cathlin Burkey, Torrey Blake, and Arlon Chau. "The Relationship Between Sleep and Interactive Technology Usage Among Adolescents: An Occupational Perspective" American Journal of Occupational Therapy (2019). https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2019.73S1-PO4005