Adolescents living the 24/7 lifestyle: effects of caffeine and technology on sleep duration and daytime functioning
Sue Davies Research fellow, University of Hertfordshire
This pilot study aimed to investigate the effect of technology use – televisions, mobile phones and MP3 players – and caffeine intake on teenagers’ sleep behaviours among 100 adolescents, aged between 12 and 18 (median 15), recruited at a paediatric clinic while attending a well-child appointment.
Primary Health Care.
20, 3, 14-14.
doi: 10.7748/phc.20.3.14.s23
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