The Relationship Between Screen Time, Sleep and Obesity
Introduction Excessive screen time has emerged as a major public health concern, particularly due to its association with sleep disturbances and the rising prevalence of obesity. Digital technologies have become deeply integrated into daily life, leading to prolonged exposure to screens and subse...
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Introduction
Excessive screen time has emerged as a major public health concern, particularly due to its association with sleep disturbances and the rising prevalence of obesity. Digital technologies have become deeply integrated into daily life, leading to prolonged exposure to screens and subsequent health challenges. This review explores the intricate relationships between screen time, sleep, and obesity, focusing on underlying behavioral, hormonal, and psychological mechanisms, as well as potential interventions to address these interconnected issues.
Materials and Methods
A systematic review of 35 peer-reviewed studies published between 2019 and 2025 was conducted. Sources were identified using PubMed, focusing on studies examining the interplay of screen time, sleep quality, and obesity. Inclusion criteria included studies on children, adolescents, and adults, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of these relationships across age groups.
Analysis of the Literature
The review investigates three main aspects: the impact of screen time on sleep quality, the bidirectional relationship between sleep disturbances and obesity, and how excessive screen time contributes to energy imbalance and weight gain. Mechanistic pathways such as altered circadian rhythms, sedentary behaviors, and exposure to food advertising are also explored.
Conclusions
Screen time significantly affects sleep and obesity through behavioral, hormonal, and psychological pathways. Interventions targeting reduced screen exposure, improved sleep hygiene, and increased physical activity could mitigate obesity risk, especially in vulnerable populations such as children and adolescents. Public health strategies and educational campaigns are essential to raise awareness and promote healthier screen habits. Future research should focus on longitudinal studies and scalable
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| spelling | doaj-art-2a88ceb88ce7494f8ef2412361ecc47e2025-02-08T08:18:28ZengKazimierz Wielki UniversityJournal of Education, Health and Sport2391-83062025-02-017810.12775/JEHS.2025.78.57695The Relationship Between Screen Time, Sleep and ObesityDominika Lewandowska0https://orcid.org/0009-0001-8297-9296Dominika Rosińska-Lewandoska1https://orcid.org/0009-0001-2205-0813Zofia Podraza2https://orcid.org/0009-0000-0962-9823Dominika Strep3https://orcid.org/0009-0001-1931-5059Julia Grabowska4https://orcid.org/0009-0005-3715-8498Jakub Rosiński5https://orcid.org/0009-0005-3571-8578Zofia Głowniak6https://orcid.org/0009-0003-2915-1726Maciej Kwiatkowski7https://orcid.org/0009-0004-8304-5454Izabela Kwiatkowska8https://orcid.org/0009-0005-1585-939XMalwina Soja9https://orcid.org/0009-0009-6270-5528nOvum Medical Clinic, Bociania Street 13, 02-807 Warsaw, PolandMunicipal Public Health Care Facility in Łask, Polna Street 12, 98-100 Łask, PolandMedical University of Warsaw, Żwirki i Wigury 61, 02-091 Warsaw, PolandMedical University of Warsaw, Żwirki i Wigury 61, 02-091 Warsaw, PolandMedical University of Warsaw, Żwirki i Wigury 61, 02-091 Warsaw, PolandMedical University of Lodz, al. Tadeusza Kościuszki 4, 90-419 Lodz, PolandMedical University of Warsaw, Żwirki i Wigury 61, 02-091 Warsaw, PolandMedical University of Warsaw, Żwirki i Wigury 61, 02-091 Warsaw, PolandCardinal Stefan Wyszynski University, Kazimierza Wóycickiego 1/3, 01-938 Warsaw, PolandMedical University of Lodz, al. Tadeusza Kościuszki 4, 90-419 Lodz, Poland Introduction Excessive screen time has emerged as a major public health concern, particularly due to its association with sleep disturbances and the rising prevalence of obesity. Digital technologies have become deeply integrated into daily life, leading to prolonged exposure to screens and subsequent health challenges. This review explores the intricate relationships between screen time, sleep, and obesity, focusing on underlying behavioral, hormonal, and psychological mechanisms, as well as potential interventions to address these interconnected issues. Materials and Methods A systematic review of 35 peer-reviewed studies published between 2019 and 2025 was conducted. Sources were identified using PubMed, focusing on studies examining the interplay of screen time, sleep quality, and obesity. Inclusion criteria included studies on children, adolescents, and adults, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of these relationships across age groups. Analysis of the Literature The review investigates three main aspects: the impact of screen time on sleep quality, the bidirectional relationship between sleep disturbances and obesity, and how excessive screen time contributes to energy imbalance and weight gain. Mechanistic pathways such as altered circadian rhythms, sedentary behaviors, and exposure to food advertising are also explored. Conclusions Screen time significantly affects sleep and obesity through behavioral, hormonal, and psychological pathways. Interventions targeting reduced screen exposure, improved sleep hygiene, and increased physical activity could mitigate obesity risk, especially in vulnerable populations such as children and adolescents. Public health strategies and educational campaigns are essential to raise awareness and promote healthier screen habits. Future research should focus on longitudinal studies and scalable https://apcz.umk.pl/JEHS/article/view/57695Screen timesleep qualityobesitycircadian rhythmssedentary behaviorblue light |
| spellingShingle | Dominika Lewandowska Dominika Rosińska-Lewandoska Zofia Podraza Dominika Strep Julia Grabowska Jakub Rosiński Zofia Głowniak Maciej Kwiatkowski Izabela Kwiatkowska Malwina Soja The Relationship Between Screen Time, Sleep and Obesity Journal of Education, Health and Sport Screen time sleep quality obesity circadian rhythms sedentary behavior blue light |
| title | The Relationship Between Screen Time, Sleep and Obesity |
| title_full | The Relationship Between Screen Time, Sleep and Obesity |
| title_fullStr | The Relationship Between Screen Time, Sleep and Obesity |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Relationship Between Screen Time, Sleep and Obesity |
| title_short | The Relationship Between Screen Time, Sleep and Obesity |
| title_sort | relationship between screen time sleep and obesity |
| topic | Screen time sleep quality obesity circadian rhythms sedentary behavior blue light |
| url | https://apcz.umk.pl/JEHS/article/view/57695 |
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