The study “Promoting a Smartphone‑Free Bedroom Environment to Enhance Sleep Quality among University Students” examined how smartphone habits relate to sleep quality and related behaviors in a large sample of undergraduate students at Jazan University in Saudi Arabia. Designed as a cross‑sectional survey conducted between April and May 2023, the study used an online questionnaire […]

A recent study highlighted in the Financial Times reveals that nearly one-third of children exhibit signs of addiction to mobile phones, social media, and video games starting at age 11. This growing dependency is linked to poorer mental health outcomes, including increased anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbances. The research underscores the urgent need for interventions […]

According to a 2025 survey by Reviews.org, Americans check their phones an average of 205 times per day, nearly once every five minutes while awake. Despite this high frequency, 43% of respondents report feeling addicted to their phones—a 24% decrease from the previous year, possibly indicating a growing awareness of screen time habits. The survey […]

A recent study led by researchers at Yale School of Medicine and Columbia School of Nursing has found a strong link between excessive screen time and mental health issues in children. The study analyzed data from over 5,000 children, aged 9 and 10, as part of the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study — the […]