Sleep patterns and smartphone use among left-behind children: a latent class analysis and its association with depressive symptoms
This study reveals complex associations between sleep patterns, smartphone use, and depressive symptoms among left-behind children. The identified behavioral profiles provide insights into population heterogeneity and inform targeted intervention strategies. Findings emphasize the importance of addressing both sleep and technology use in mental health initiatives for this vulnerable population.
Authors
- Xue Han (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6902-3177)
- Wen‐Jing Yan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6413-2414)
- Chung‐Yi Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0321-8908)
- Juan Chen
- Heng Miao
- Xu Su
Institutions
- Wenzhou Medical University (CN)
- Ruian People's Hospital (CN)
- Xian Mental Health Center (CN)
- Wenzhou City People's Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Psychiatry
- Published
- 2025-02-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1500238
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Sleep and related disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.24
Funders
- Science and Technology Plan Project of Wenzhou, China