Screen time and physical activity in children and adolescents aged 10-15 years.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Previous research studies have demonstrated a relationship between low levels of physical activity and high amounts of screen time in children and adolescents. However, this is usually based on self-reported data. Therefore, the aim of this cross-sectional study was to investigate the association between objectively measured smartphone screen time and physical activity among children and adolescents aged 10-15 years.

Methods

During seven consecutive days, we objectively assessed smartphone screen time, using the SCRIIN smartphone application, and physical activity, using the SCRIIN activity tracker, in children and adolescents recruited from two schools in Stockholm County, Sweden. Moreover, the children/adolescents and their parents responded to a questionnaire,

SUBMITTER: Dahlgren A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8270173 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature