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Gaming, internet have negative impact on teen sleep

May 18th, 2011

Gaming and Internet activity are more likely to have a negative impact on self-reported teen sleep duration than watching television, according to a study presented at the American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting.

The research was scheduled for presentation Saturday, May 14, at the 164 the American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting, which is in Honolulu May 14-18.

Researchers analyzed data about media usage and physical activity from the 2009 Youth Risk Behavioral Survey maintained by the Centers for Disease Control. The researchers found different types of media exposure have different impact on self-reported teen sleep patterns.

Gaming and Internet usage negatively impacted reported sleep time, while television had no impact, and physical activity improved sleep time.

Details of this study, along with five other new research studies, will be presented at a media briefing from the APA Annual Meeting. Members of the media can attend in Room 307 of the Hawaii Convention Center at 8 am Hawaii time, Monday, May 16, or participate online at 11 AM PDT/2 pm EDT by registering at www2.gotomeeting.com/register/341505819 .

Provided by American Psychiatric Association

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