Cross‐sectional and longitudinal associations of screen time with adolescent depression and anxiety
Compared to cross-sectional associations, longitudinal associations were weak, indicating that high screen time is unlikely to cause depression and anxiety; instead, observed relationships may be bidirectional. Experimental studies to understand the nuances underlying the relationship between screen time and mental health are needed to support the development of targeted strategies that promote healthy screen time habits among adolescents.
Authors
- Alexis E. Whitton (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7944-2172)
- Helen Christensen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0435-2065)
- Philip J. Batterham (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4547-6876)
- Asaduzzaman Khan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4188-2065)
- Aliza Werner‐Seidler (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9046-6159)
- Kate Maston (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6912-8550)
- Sophie Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4762-6911)
Institutions
- Australian National University (AU)
- The University of Queensland (AU)
- Black Dog Institute (AU)
- UNSW Sydney (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- British Journal of Clinical Psychology
- Published
- 2025-04-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/bjc.12547
- Citations
- 5
- Primary Topic
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 21.01
Funders
- Bupa Foundation
- Bupa Health Foundation
- National Health and Medical Research Council