Overview

• Adults using screens daily before bed are 33% more likely to report poor sleep quality compared to those who avoid screens.
• Night owls experience more pronounced sleep disruptions, going to bed nearly 16 minutes later on average during workdays due to screen use.
• Daily screen use before bed reduces weekly sleep duration by an average of 48 minutes, according to the study of over 122,000 participants.
• Light from screens disrupts melatonin production, delaying sleep onset, while social media content may also exacerbate sleep issues.
• The findings challenge the notion that screen-related sleep problems are limited to children and adolescents, emphasizing their impact on adults.