Meal-time Smartphone Use in an Obesogenic Environment: Two Longitudinal Observational Studies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite a large volume of research on the impact of other digital screens (eg, televisions) on eating behavior, little is known about the nature and impact of mealtime smartphone use.

Objective

We investigated how smartphones are used in everyday meals, whether phone users differ according to mealtime phone use patterns, and whether specific phone functions (particularly food photography) would affect the amount and enjoyment of food eaten.

Methods

Across 2 studies, we used the experience sampling method to track 1780 meals in situ. In study 1, a total 137 young adults reported on their mealtime smartphone use 3 times per day over 7 consecutive days. This corresponded to each main meal, with participants recording whether they used their phones and what pho

SUBMITTER: Yong JYY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8138713 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature