Priorities for Future Research About Screen Use and Adolescent Mental Health: A Participatory Prioritization Study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This study aimed to identify research priorities for future research on screen use and adolescent mental health, from the perspectives of young people, parents/carers, and teachers.

Methods

The study design was informed by the James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership approach. A three-stage consensus-based process of consultation to identify research priorities using qualitative and quantitative methods. Research was guided by a steering group comprising researchers, third sector partners, clinicians, parents/carers and young people. A Young People's Advisory Group contributed at each stage.

Results

Initial steps generated 26 research questions of importance to children and young people; these were ranked by 357 participants (229 children and youn

SUBMITTER: Vera San Juan N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9120839 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature