Digital device usage and its association with health among Mongolian adolescents
Prolonged digital device usage was associated with negative physical and mental health outcomes among Mongolian adolescents, though it may enhance happiness in specific contexts. Exercise was associated with fewer headaches, but only for moderate users. Families and schools should collaborate to implement parental controls, promote self-awareness and encourage exercise.
Authors
- Boxian Wei (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6941-0812)
- Jiayao Zhong
- Min Zhang
- Erdenetsetseg Nyamsuren
- Guangyu Yang
Institutions
- Mongolian National University (MN)
- Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences (MN)
- Vanke (China) (CN)
- Renmin University of China (CN)
- Tsinghua University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Global Health
- Published
- 2026-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjgh-2025-020613
- Primary Topic
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Tsinghua University