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Akbari M, Seydavi M, Sheikhi S, Wright PJ. Exploring Differences in Four Types of Online Activities Across Individuals with and without Problematic Smartphone Use. Psychiatr Q 2024:10.1007/s11126-024-10090-x. [PMID: 39243278 DOI: 10.1007/s11126-024-10090-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/27/2024] [Indexed: 09/09/2024]
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Studies on problematic online activities commonly focus on one type of online activity, such as social media. However, individuals often use their Smartphones for more than one online activity. This study examined four types of online activities (social networking, gaming, information acquisition, and short-form video viewing). Based on a combinatory assessment of problematic smartphone use and hours spent online, two groups were created from a larger sample (N = 642): a problematic smartphone user group (PSU; N = 230; F = 72%; Age = 24.99 ± 6.60) and a non-problematic smart phone user group (NPSU; N = 87; F = 62%; Age = 30.49 ± 10.22). As compared to the NPSU group, the PSU group engaged in more social networking, gaming, information acquisition, and short-form video seeing. The PSU group also scored higher on psychological distress, sleep disturbance, fear of missing out, metacognitions about Smartphone use (MSU), desire thinking (DT), and lower on satisfaction with life and cognitive reappraisal. Regression analyses were employed to probe correlates of each online activity among the PSU and NPSU groups. The findings are discussed in light of the metacognitive model of addictive behaviors and future directions are provided concerning the challenges of distinguishing individuals for problematic Internet-related behaviors.
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- Mehdi Akbari
- Department of Clinical Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Education, Kharazmi University, No.43. South Mofatteh Ave., Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Clinical Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Education, Kharazmi University, No.43. South Mofatteh Ave., Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Education, Kharazmi University, No.43. South Mofatteh Ave., Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Communication Science, The Media School, Indiana University, Bloomington, USA
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Xiong S, Chen J, Yao N. A multidimensional framework for understanding problematic use of short video platforms: the role of individual, social-environmental, and platform factors. Front Psychiatry 2024; 15:1361497. [PMID: 39301222 PMCID: PMC11410597 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1361497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2024] [Accepted: 08/19/2024] [Indexed: 09/22/2024] Open
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Short video platforms have rapidly become a prominent form of social media, but their problematic use is increasingly concerning. This review synthesizes existing research to propose a comprehensive framework that integrates individual, social-environmental, and platform-related factors contributing to this issue. Individual factors are categorized into distal (e.g., personality, psychopathology) and proximal (e.g., usage expectations, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral responses during use) categories, with distal factors often shaping proximal ones, which more directly influence usage behaviors. Social-environmental factors, such as family dynamics and peer interactions, along with platform-related features, also significantly impact the likelihood of problematic use. Beyond their direct effects, our framework emphasizes the importance of examining the combined effects of these factors, particularly through mediation and moderation processes. Mediation processes reveal how distal individual factors influence problematic use by shaping more immediate, proximal factors. Similarly, social-environmental influences and platform features may affect problematic use by modifying individual factors. Moderation processes further illustrate how individual characteristics or social-environmental factors may alter the strength of these relationships. Understanding these complex, multidimensional relationships is essential for developing effective interventions to mitigate the risks associated with problematic short video platforms use. Future research should explore these processes in greater depth.
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- Sihan Xiong
- School of Psychology, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China
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- School of Psychology, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China
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- School of Kinesiology and Health, Capital University of Physical Education and Sports, Beijing, China
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Chen H, Zhang T, Li Y, Zhao W, Xu W. Relationship and mechanisms between internet use and physical exercise among middle- and younger-aged groups. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0305131. [PMID: 38959189 PMCID: PMC11221648 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0305131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/23/2024] [Indexed: 07/05/2024] Open
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The "Internet Plus" era has established a closer connection between sports and individuals. This study used data from the 2018 China Family Panel Studies and focused on the middle- and younger-aged population aged 15 to 59 years. Employing a negative binomial regression model, this study empirically analyzed the impact of Internet use on physical exercise and its internal mechanisms among this population. The findings revealed that (1) Internet use significantly promoted physical exercise in the middle- and younger-aged population, with the frequency of physical exercise increasing to 1.549 times the original value; (2) The positive effects of the internet on physical exercise outweighed the negative effects, with online learning and entertainment enhancing physical exercise and online socialization limiting it. Specifically, online learning and entertainment increased the frequency of physical exercise among the middle- and younger-aged population by 0.063 and 0.018, respectively. Online socialization reduced the frequency by 0.023; and (3) The influence of internet use on physical exercise varies; significantly, it positively affects the exercise frequency among individuals over 35 years old and shows a positive correlation with employment status, including both employed individuals and those out of the labor market. The positive role of Internet use in encouraging physical exercise participation among the middle- and young-aged groups should be valued and enhanced.
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- Hao Chen
- General Graduate School, Dongshin University, Naju, JeollaNamdo, South Korea
- Food and Health Research Center, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Food and Health Research Center, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
- School of Economics, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
- Center for Counyt Economic Development Research in Hubei, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- General Graduate School, Dongshin University, Naju, JeollaNamdo, South Korea
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- Food and Health Research Center, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
- School of Economics, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
- Center for Counyt Economic Development Research in Hubei, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Food and Health Research Center, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
- School of Economics, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
- Center for Counyt Economic Development Research in Hubei, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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Su Y, Li H, Jiang S, Li Y, Li Y, Zhang G. The relationship between nighttime exercise and problematic smartphone use before sleep and associated health issues: a cross-sectional study. BMC Public Health 2024; 24:590. [PMID: 38395834 PMCID: PMC10893754 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-18100-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE Physical exercise has the potential to mitigate addictive behaviors and relevant health issues. However, the nighttime exercise has not been studied regarding this research topic. This study aims to explore the association between nocturnal physical exercise and problematic smartphone use before sleep, as well as related health issues. METHODS To explore the association between nighttime physical exercise and problematic smartphone use before sleep as well as related health issues, we conducted a cross-sectional survey among 1,334 college students. Their daily exercise behaviors (including timeframe, rationale, frequency, and duration), smartphone use before sleep, sleep quality, smartphone addiction, anxiety, and depression were measured by questionnaires. The associations were assessed using generalized linear models. RESULTS Our findings indicate that nearly 70% of participants chose to perform exercise at nighttime. Among these individuals who exercised at nighttime, the frequency and duration of nighttime exercise were significantly associated with decreased probabilities of smartphone use before sleep. Additionally, the frequency and duration of nighttime exercise were associated with lower levels of smartphone addiction and anxiety disorders. CONCLUSION Nighttime Exercise behaviors can effectively reduce sleep delays caused by problematic smartphone use before bedtime. These findings contribute to understanding the potential effects of nighttime exercise on problematic smartphone use and relevant health issues. Future research should employ more precise methodologies to examine these associations.
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- Yuqin Su
- Institute of Sport Science, College of Physical Education, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
- College of Physical Education, Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Chongqing, China
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- Institute of Sport Science, College of Physical Education, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
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- College of Physical Education, Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Chongqing, China
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- Institute of Sport Science, College of Physical Education, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
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- Institute of Sport Science, College of Physical Education, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
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- Institute of Sport Science, College of Physical Education, Southwest University, Chongqing, China.
- International College, Krirk University, Bangkok, Thailand.
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Zhao Z, Kou Y. Effect of short video addiction on the sleep quality of college students: chain intermediary effects of physical activity and procrastination behavior. Front Psychol 2024; 14:1287735. [PMID: 38274685 PMCID: PMC10808398 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1287735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2023] [Accepted: 12/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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Introduction The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of short video addiction on college students' sleep quality and to elucidate the mechanism underlying this relationship. Thus, we examined the correlation between short video addiction and sleep quality and analyzed the roles of physical activity and procrastination. Methods The Short Video Addiction Scale, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Aitken Procrastination Inventory, and Physical Activity Rating Scale were administered to 337 college students. Data were analyzed using SPSS 27.0. Pearson's correlation analysis and mediation analysis using the bootstrapping test were performed for the standard method bias test. Results (1) Overall, 25.2% of college students had problems with sleep quality (indicated by a PSQI score ≥ 8). (2) Short video addiction score is positively correlated with college students' sleep quality score; procrastination score was positively associated with both short video addiction score and sleep quality score, and physical activity score was negatively associated with them. (3) Short video addiction significantly positive predicted sleep quality (β = 0.458, P < 0.001), a significant negative predictive effect on physical exercise (β = -0.183, P < 0.001), and a significant positive effect on procrastination behavior (β = 0.246, P < 0.001). After physical exercise and procrastination behavior were entered into the regression equation, short video addiction and procrastination were significantly positive predictors of sleep quality, and physical activity was significantly negative predictor of sleep quality. (4) After accounting for the variables of age, gender, and grade, physical activity and procrastination behaviors independently mediated the association between short-video addiction and sleep quality. Physical activity and procrastination behavior acted as chain mediators in the association between short video addiction and sleep quality, with a chain mediation effect percentage of 1.04%. Short video addiction directly affects college students' sleep quality, indirectly through physical activity and procrastination behavior.
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- Zhe Zhao
- Department of Physical Education, Kunsan National University, Gunsan, Republic of Korea
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- School of Marxism, Shangqiu Normal University, Shangqiu, Henan, China
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Luo H, Zhang X, Su S, Zhang M, Yin M, Feng S, Peng R, Li H. Using structural equation modeling to explore the influences of physical activity, mental health, well-being, and loneliness on Douyin usage at bedtime. Front Public Health 2024; 11:1306206. [PMID: 38249365 PMCID: PMC10796731 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1306206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 12/07/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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Douyin is the Chinese version of TikTok. Using Douyin at bedtime is a very common behavior among Douyin users. However, the reasons why users like using Douyin before sleep are yet unclear. We conducted a cross-section survey from January 1st to January 16th, 2023 to capture data to examine the associations of depression, anxiety, life satisfaction, well-being, loneliness, and physical activity with Douyin usage at bedtime. The mediation role of insomnia in these associations was examined. A total of 3,392 participants who met the inclusion criteria were included for analysis. Our structural equation modeling analysis showed that depression on (β = 0.08; p < 0.05), anxiety (β = 0.06; p < 0.05), and loneliness (β = 0.14; p < 0.05) were directly associated with increased Douyin usage at bedtime, and were also indirectly associated with Douyin usage through insomnia (depression: β = 0.18; p < 0.05, anxiety: β = 0.16; p < 0.05, and loneliness: β = 0.12; p < 0.05). Life satisfaction (β = -0.05; p < 0.05) and well-being (β = -0.20; p < 0.05) were directly associated with decreased Douyin usage at bedtime, and were also indirectly associated with Douyin usage through insomnia (life satisfaction: β = -0.09; p < 0.05, and well-being: β = -0.11; p < 0.05). However, physical activity was unexpectedly associated with increased Douyin usage at bedtime (β = 0.20; p < 0.05). In conclusion, our findings shed new light on the specific reasons why Douyin users like using Douyin at bedtime.
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- Hongcheng Luo
- School of Physical Education, Xichang University, Xichang, China
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- Department of Physical Education and Sport, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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- School of Athletic Training, Guangzhou Sport University, Guangzhou, China
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- Digitalized Strength and Conditioning Training Laboratory, Guangzhou Sport University, Guangzhou, China
- Institute of Sports Science, Jishou University, Jishou, China
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- School of Athletic Performance, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China
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- Laboratory of Genetics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, United States
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- McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Institute of Sports Science, College of Physical Education, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
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Chen C, Chen G, Yin Y, Li W, Zhang D, Zhong X. Quality assessment of online osteosarcoma-related videos in Mainland China: A cross-sectional study. J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) 2024; 32:10225536231224833. [PMID: 38205828 DOI: 10.1177/10225536231224833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Information about orthopedics diseases on the Internet has not been extensively assessed. Our purpose was to evaluate the quality of online information of osteosarcoma on current video-sharing platforms in mainland China. METHOD TikTok and Bilibili were independently queried from June to July 2023 by four independent researchers using the Microsoft Edge web browser. Information about the videos and creators was recorded, and descriptive analyses were conducted. RESULTS After data extraction, a total of 95 videos were included, in which 43 videos were uploaded by certified doctors (45.3%), with 35 videos (36.8%) uploaded by certified orthopedic surgeons. Of the content of these videos, 78.9% were introduction (n = 75), 64.2% were on professional knowledge (n = 61), 28.4% were on treatment (n = 27), while 5.3% were on surgical techniques (n = 5). The mean DISCERN total score was 43.8 ± 13.4, and the mean JAMA score was 3.8 ± 0.3. CONCLUSIONS Videos about osteosarcoma on current video-sharing platforms were extensive, but were not comprehensive and professional. Although current online videos have the potential to improve public awareness on osteosarcoma, due to their quality and content, were not assessed to be good sources for medical education.
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- Chang Chen
- Department of Orthopedics, Ziyang Hospital of West China Hospital of Sichuan University (The First People Hospital of Ziyang), Ziyang, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Ziyang Hospital of West China Hospital of Sichuan University (The First People Hospital of Ziyang), Ziyang, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Ziyang Hospital of West China Hospital of Sichuan University (The First People Hospital of Ziyang), Ziyang, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Ziyang Hospital of West China Hospital of Sichuan University (The First People Hospital of Ziyang), Ziyang, China
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Zhang X, Zhang X, Feng S, Li H. The causal effect of physical activity intensity on COVID-19 susceptibility, hospitalization, and severity: Evidence from a mendelian randomization study. Front Physiol 2023; 14:1089637. [PMID: 36969605 PMCID: PMC10030504 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2023.1089637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2022] [Accepted: 02/23/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023] Open
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The protection of physical activity (PA) against COVID-19 is a rising research interest. However, the role of physical activity intensity on this topic is yet unclear. To bridge the gap, we performed a Mendelian randomization (MR) study to verify the causal influence of light and moderate-to-vigorous PA on COVID-19 susceptibility, hospitalization, and severity. The Genome-Wide Association Study (GWAS) dataset of PA (n = 88,411) was obtained from the UK biobank and the datasets of COVID-19 susceptibility (n = 1,683,768), hospitalization (n = 1,887,658), and severity (n = 1,161,073) were extracted from the COVID-19 Host Genetics Initiative. A random-effect inverse variance weighted (IVW) model was carried out to estimate the potential causal effects. A Bonferroni correction was used for counteracting. The problem of multiple comparisons. MR-Egger test, MR-PRESSO test, Cochran's Q statistic, and Leave-One-Out (LOO) were used as sensitive analysis tools. Eventually, we found that light PA significantly reduced the risk of COVID-19 infection (OR = 0.644, 95% CI: 0.480-0.864, p = 0.003). Suggestive evidence indicated that light PA reduced the risks of COVID-19 hospitalization (OR = 0.446, 95% CI: 0.227 to 0.879, p = 0.020) and severe complications (OR = 0.406, 95% CI: 0.167-0.446, p = 0.046). By comparison, the effects of moderate-to-vigorous PA on the three COVID-19 outcomes were all non-significant. Generally, our findings may offer evidence for prescribing personalized prevention and treatment programs. Limited by the available datasets and the quality of evidence, further research is warranted to re-examine the effects of light PA on COVID-19 when new GWAS datasets emerge.
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- Xing Zhang
- Institute of Sports Science, College of Physical Education, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
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- Graduate School, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, United States
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- Laboratory of Genetics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, United States
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- Institute of Sports Science, College of Physical Education, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
- *Correspondence: Hansen Li,
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Chen H, Zhang G, Wang Z, Feng S, Li H. The Associations between Daytime Physical Activity, While-in-Bed Smartphone Use, Sleep Delay, and Sleep Quality: A 24-h Investigation among Chinese College Students. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:9693. [PMID: 35955049 PMCID: PMC9368626 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19159693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2022] [Revised: 07/28/2022] [Accepted: 08/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Bedtime smartphone use is an emerging issue that threatens the sleep health of children and young adults. Physical activity can have numerous health benefits, including reducing problematic or addictive behavior. However, the role of daily physical activity in reducing bedtime smartphone use is understudied. Hence, we conducted a one-day cross-sectional on the weekend (21-22 May 2021) to investigate the associations between daytime physical activity, bedtime smartphone use, and sleep quality. A total of 828 college students were recruited in two colleges. Their daytime physical activity indices were captured, including self-reported physical activity duration, intensity, volume, and smartphone-monitored walking steps. The participants reported whether they used smartphone while lying in bed (before sleep) and whether they delayed sleep due to smartphone use. Their while-in-bed screen time (duration) and subsequent sleep quality were also measured with self-report and a numeric rating scale, respectively. The results suggested that daytime physical activity duration was associated with lower chances of while-in-bed smartphone use (OR = 0.907, p = 0.019) and smartphone-related sleep delay (OR = 0.932, p = 0.014). However, no significant association was found between physical activity indices and while-in-bed screen time or sleep quality. These findings may contribute to understanding the reciprocal relationship between physical activity and smartphone use and highlighting the potential of controlling problematic bedtime smartphone use through daily physical activity. Future research is warranted to examine the associations with extra objective measures.
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- Hongxing Chen
- Department of Physical Education, Nanjing Institute of Technology, Nanjing 211167, China
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- Institute of Sports Science, College of Physical Education, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- Institute for Health and Sport (iHeS), Victoria University, Melbourne 3011, Australia
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- Laboratory of Genetics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53706, USA
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- Institute of Sports Science, College of Physical Education, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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