Association Between Screen Time and Anxiety Among College Students
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An increase in screen time can increase the dependence over these devices and influence psychological wellness and result in anxiety. Aim: The aim of present study was to assess an association between screen time and anxiety among college students. Materials and methods: This was a questionnaire based quantitative, cross-sectional and observational study conducted on college students using STROBE guidelines. Total 500 college students studying in both public and private colleges were randomly selected. Students using screen-containing devices & willing to give consent to participate in the study were included. Chi-square test was used along with regression analysis to determine statistical significance and association between screen time spent and anxiety. Results and Observations: Students who were spending more than 7 hours/day on any form of screen had more cases of anxiety when compared with those spending 1 hour/day. Moderate usage was also found to exhibit higher risk of developing anxiety. Students spending less than 2 hours/day of screen time were found to have no risk of anxiety. Conclusion: Present study reported positive association between anxiety and increased screen time among college students.
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