Associations of Social Jetlag With Depression and Anxiety in Adolescents and Young People: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adolescence and young age are pivotal periods for the emergence of mental health difficulties, marked by major changes in sleep patterns, including an increase in social jetlag (SJL). SJL is often associated with inadequate sleep, shortened sleep, and greater daytime sleepiness, which could potentially lead to mental health problems. This review and meta-analysis examined the relationships between SJL, depression, and anxiety in this population.

Methods

A systematic search of CINAHL, Embase, PsycINFO, PubMed, and Web of Science identified 14 studies (164,529 participants) examining the association of SJL with depression and anxiety. Pooled associations were calculated using Fisher's z values within a random-effects model. We assessed heterogeneity with the

SUBMITTER: Lu YA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12811408 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature