Study Confirms Bedtime Screen Use Disrupts Sleep for Adults

Research shows daily screen use before bed reduces sleep quality and duration, with night owls facing heightened risks.

Adults using screens before bed lose an average of 48 minutes of sleep per week and are 33% more likely to report poor sleep quality.
Night owls experience greater sleep disruptions than morning larks, with later bedtimes driven by circadian misalignment and social demands.
Screen light disrupts melatonin production, delaying sleep onset, while content consumption, such as social media, may also contribute to disturbances.
The study, involving over 122,000 participants, highlights that screen-related sleep issues extend beyond children and adolescents to adults.
Researchers call for further investigation into the mechanisms of screen-induced sleep disruptions, particularly among night owls.