Effects of limiting digital screen use on well-being, mood, and biomarkers of stress in adults.

ABSTRACT: Studies have linked higher digital screen use with poorer mental health. However, there is limited experimental evidence to suggest a causal relationship. In this trial, we aimed to investigate the effects of limiting recreational digital screen use on mental well-being, mood, and biomarkers of stress in healthy young and middle-aged adults. We randomly allocated 89 families (including 164 adults) to participate in an extensive screen media reduction intervention or control. Participants in the intervention group were instructed to decrease their recreational screen use to less than 3 hours/week/person. Intervention compliance was assessed using applications and tv-monitors. Overall subjective mental well-being and mood, and collected daily biomarkers of stress (salivary cortisol and corti

SUBMITTER: Pedersen J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9554843 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature