Removing digital devices from children's bedrooms improves sleep quality

Researchers at Penn State found "that the reason for the negative association between digital devices before bed and poor sleep quality are due to increased screen time replacing sleep time, mental stimulation and the effects of light on sleep cycles."

Recommendation to parents: ""The study showed that the reason for the negative association between digital devices before bed and poor sleep quality are due to increased screen time replacing sleep time, mental stimulation and the effects of light on sleep cycles."

To read a summary of the research go to: "Removing digital devices . . .

 

 

News, ResearchYuki Fukumoto