Screen Media Use and Mental Health of Children and Adolescents
A secondary analysis of a clinical trial links screen media use to children's mental health. Reducing screen time positively affects behavior. Subgroup analyses and references support ongoing research on digital technology's impact on youth mental well-being.
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The article discusses a secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial focusing on the relationship between screen media use and the mental health of children and adolescents. The study utilized the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire to assess internalizing and externalizing symptoms. Results indicated that reducing screen media use had a positive impact on behavioral strengths and difficulties. Subgroup analyses were conducted to further explore these effects. Various references and studies on the impact of screen time on mental health in children and adolescents were cited, highlighting the ongoing interest and research in this area. The study contributes to the growing body of literature examining the effects of digital technology on mental well-being in younger populations.
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