EXPLORING THE MODERATING ROLE OF COGNITIVE FUNCTION IN SCREEN TIME AND STRESS
2024
The Impact of Stress on Screen Time and Cognitive Function
Sample size: 319
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Roque Nelson, McGill Robert
Primary Institution: Pennsylvania State University
Hypothesis
How does cognitive function moderate the relationship between screen time and stress?
Conclusion
Stress significantly increases screen time, especially when cognitive processing speed is faster.
Supporting Evidence
- Stress influences screen time usage.
- Screen time can impact cognitive function and brain structure.
- Faster cognitive processing speed amplifies the impact of stress on screen time.
Takeaway
When people feel stressed, they tend to use their screens more, especially if they think quickly.
Methodology
An online survey assessed screen time, stress, and cognitive processing speed among participants.
Limitations
The study relies on self-reported data for screen time.
Participant Demographics
Mean age 40.5 years, age range 19-77, 61% female.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.004
Confidence Interval
[0.051, 0.287]
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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