Gender Differences in the Association Between Screen Time and Depression.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Previous research has shown that screen time is associated with depression, especially in children. Some evidence further suggests that the association may be stronger in women than in men, although findings are inconclusive. This cross-sectional study examines the association between screen time and depression in representative U.S. adults, stratified by gender.

Methods

This study used data from the 2015-2016 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey; analysis was conducted in 2023. Screen time was partitioned into 3 categories-0-2 hours, 3-4 hours, and >4 hours-and included TV and computer time. Depression was defined as a Patient Health Questionnaire score ≥10. TV time and computer time were also analyzed as separate exposures. A multivariable logistic

SUBMITTER: Kleidermacher LE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10831171 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature