The Effects of Screen Time and Sleep Quality on Cognitive Function in College Students
Presenter Major
Psychology
Presentation Type
Poster
Location
Hays Theatre, Wilbur Arts Building
Start Date
26-4-2024 10:45 AM
End Date
26-4-2024 11:30 AM
Description (Abstract)
Screen time worldwide has begun to raise concerns about its negative effects, and its association with sleep is also being examined. Cognitive function can be hindered by excessive screen use and insufficient sleep, and previous research has begun to examine correlations between them. However, more research is needed on college populations. This current study addresses the effects of screen time and sleep quality on college students' cognitive function. Self-report questionnaires will be used to gather data on screen time and sleep habits, and a verbal digit span task will assess cognitive function. I predict that the more screen time per day and fewer hours of sleep per night, the less accuracy will be shown in completing the digit span task. Data is still being collected; thus, results are pending. This study shows promise in helping us understand how screen time and sleep duration influence cognitive performance among college students.
Keywords
screen time, sleep quality, cognitive function, digit span, college students
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The Effects of Screen Time and Sleep Quality on Cognitive Function in College Students
Hays Theatre, Wilbur Arts Building
Screen time worldwide has begun to raise concerns about its negative effects, and its association with sleep is also being examined. Cognitive function can be hindered by excessive screen use and insufficient sleep, and previous research has begun to examine correlations between them. However, more research is needed on college populations. This current study addresses the effects of screen time and sleep quality on college students' cognitive function. Self-report questionnaires will be used to gather data on screen time and sleep habits, and a verbal digit span task will assess cognitive function. I predict that the more screen time per day and fewer hours of sleep per night, the less accuracy will be shown in completing the digit span task. Data is still being collected; thus, results are pending. This study shows promise in helping us understand how screen time and sleep duration influence cognitive performance among college students.
