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Use of information and communication technology (ICT) and perceived health in adolescence: The role of sleeping habits and waking-time tiredness. Punamki, Raija-Leena1,2 Raija-leena.Punamaki@uta.fi Wallenius, Marjut2 Nygrd, Clase-Hkan3 Saarni, Lea3 Rimpel, Arja3 Journal of Adolescence; Aug2007, Vol. 30 Issue 4, p569-585, 17p Article *SEX differences *AGE differences *INFORMATION & communication technologies *TEENAGERS -- Sleep Abstract: The first aim for this paper was to examine gender and age differences in the intensity of usage of information and communication technology (ICT: computer for digital playing, writing and e-mailing and communication, and Internet surfing, and mobile phone). Second, we modelled the possible mediating role of sleeping habits and waking-time tiredness in the association between ICT usage and perceived health (health complaints, musculoskeletal symptoms, health status). The participants were 7292 Finns aged 12, 14, 16 and 18 years responding to a postal enquiry (response rate 70%). The results showed that boys played digital games and used Internet more often than girls, whose mobile phone usage was more intensive. Structural equation model analyses substantiated the mediating hypothesis: intensive ICT-usage was associated with poor perceived health particularly or only when it negatively affected sleeping habits, which in turn was associated with increased waking-time tiredness. The associations were gender-specific especially among older adolescents (16- and 18-year olds). Intensive computer usage forms a risk for boys, and intensive mobile phone usage for girls perceived health through the mediating links. Girls were vulnerable to the negative consequences of intensive mobile phone usage, as it associated with perceived health complaints and musculoskeletal symptoms both directly and through deteriorated sleep and increased waking-time tiredness. The results of gender-specific ICT usage and vulnerability are discussed as reflecting gendered psychophysiological, psychological and social developmental demands. [Copyright &y& Elsevier] Copyright of Journal of Adolescence is the property of Academic Press Inc. and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract.(Copyright applies to all Abstracts.) 1 Research Unit of Pirkanmaa Hospital District, Tampere University Hospital, Finland 2 Department of Psychology, University of Tampere, Finland 3 School of Public Health, University of Tampere, Finland

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Use of information and communication technology (ICT) and perceived health in adolescence: The role of sleeping habits and waking-time tiredness. Punamki, Raija-Leena1,2 Raija-leena.Punamaki@uta.fi Wallenius, Marjut2 Nygrd, Clase-Hkan3 Saarni, Lea3 Rimpel, Arja3 Journal of Adolescence; Aug2007, Vol. 30 Issue 4, p569-585, 17p Article *SEX differences *AGE differences *INFORMATION & communication technologies *TEENAGERS -- Sleep Abstract: The first aim for this paper was to examine gender and age differences in the intensity of usage of information and communication technology (ICT: computer for digital playing, writing and e-mailing and communication, and Internet surfing, and mobile phone). Second, we modelled the possible mediating role of sleeping habits and waking-time tiredness in the association between ICT usage and perceived health (health complaints, musculoskeletal symptoms, health status). The participants were 7292 Finns aged 12, 14, 16 and 18 years responding to a postal enquiry (response rate 70%). The results showed that boys played digital games and used Internet more often than girls, whose mobile phone usage was more intensive. Structural equation model analyses substantiated the mediating hypothesis: intensive ICT-usage was associated with poor perceived health particularly or only when it negatively affected sleeping habits, which in turn was associated with increased waking-time tiredness. The associations were gender-specific especially among older adolescents (16- and 18-year olds). Intensive computer usage forms a risk for boys, and intensive mobile phone usage for girls perceived health through the mediating links. Girls were vulnerable to the negative consequences of intensive mobile phone usage, as it associated with perceived health complaints and musculoskeletal symptoms both directly and through deteriorated sleep and increased waking-time tiredness. The results of gender-specific ICT usage and vulnerability are discussed as reflecting gendered psychophysiological, psychological and social developmental demands. [Copyright &y& Elsevier] Copyright of Journal of Adolescence is the property of Academic Press Inc. and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract.(Copyright applies to all Abstracts.) 1 Research Unit of Pirkanmaa Hospital District, Tampere University Hospital, Finland 2 Department of Psychology, University of Tampere, Finland 3 School of Public Health, University of Tampere, Finland

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Sex Difference in Sleep-Time Preference and Sleep Need: A Cross-Sectional Survey among Italian Pre-Adolescents, Adolescents, and Adults. Tonetti, Lorenzo1

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Fabbri, Marco1 Natale, Vincenzo1 vincenzo.natale@unibo.it Chronobiology International: The Journal of Biological & Medical Rhythm Research; 2008, Vol. 25 Issue 5, p745-759, 15p, 2 Charts, 2 Graphs

Document Article Type: Subject Terms: *SEX differences *SLEEP-wake cycle *SEX differentiation *BIOLOGICAL rhythms *CIRCADIAN rhythms *WAKEFULNESS *SEX (Biology) *ADULTHOOD *SLEEP *TEENAGERS AuthorAdolescence Supplied Age Keywords: Morningness-eveningness preference Sex Sleep time Abstract: The aim of this study was to examine sex differences in sleep-time preference by age among Italian pre-adolescents, adolescents, and adults. The final sample consisted of 8,972 participants (5,367 females and 3,605 males) from 10 to 87 yrs of age. To assess preferred sleep habits, we considered the answers to the open-ended questions of the Morningness-Eveningness Questionnaire (MEQ). In agreement with previous studies, we found that sleep-time preference started to shift toward eveningness from the age of 13 yrs. Females reached their peak in eveningness earlier (about 17 yrs of age) than males (about 21 yrs of age). Thereafter, the ideal sleep-time preference advanced in men and women with increasing age. Females presented a more significant advanced sleep phase than males only during the years when sexual hormones are typically active. Moreover, females reported a longer ideal sleep duration than males across all age groups examined, except in over 55 yrs one. (Author correspondence: vincenzo.natale@unibo.it) [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of Chronobiology International: The Journal of Biological & Medical Rhythm Research is the property of Taylor & Francis Ltd and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.) 1 Author Department of Psychology, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy Affiliations:

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Circadian preference, sleep and daytime behaviour in adolescence. Giannotti, Flavia1 Cortesi, Flavia1 Sebastiani, Teresa1 Ottaviano, Salvatore1

Source: Journal of Sleep Research; Sep2002, Vol. 11 Issue 3, p191-199, 9p Document Article Type: Subject Terms: *CIRCADIAN rhythms *SLEEP *ADOLESCENCE Authoradolescence Supplied chronotype Keywords: daytime behaviour epidemiology sleep Abstract: Summary The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between circadian preferences, regularity of sleep patterns, sleep problems, daytime sleepiness and daytime behaviour. As a part of an epidemiological survey on sleep in a representative sample of Italian highschool students, a total of 6631 adolescents, aged 14.118.6 years, completed the School Sleep Habits Survey, a comprehensive questionnaire including items regarding sleep, sleepiness, substance use, anxiety and depressed mood, use of sleeping pills, school attendance and a morningness/eveningness scale. The sample consisted of 742 evening-types (315 males and 427 females; mean age 17.1 years) and 1005 morning-types (451 males and 554 females; mean age 16.8 years). No significant sex differences were found for morningness/eveningness score. Eveningness was associated with later bedtime and wake-up time, especially on weekends, shorter time in bed during the week, longer weekend time in bed, irregular sleepwake schedule, subjective poor sleep. Moreover, evening types used to nap more frequently during school days, complained of daytime sleepiness, referred more attention problems, poor school achievement, more injuries and were more emotionally upset than the other chronotype. They referred also greater caffeine-containing beverages and substances to promote sleep consumption. Our results suggest that circadian preference might be related not only to sleep pattern, but also to other adolescent behaviours. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of Journal of Sleep Research is the property of Wiley-Blackwell and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract.(Copyright applies to all Abstracts.) Author Affiliations:

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The Pervasiveness, Connectedness, and Intrusiveness of Social Network Site Use Among Young Adolescents. Espinoza, Guadalupe Juvonen, Jaana

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CyberPsychology, Behavior & Social Networking; Dec2011, Vol. 14 Issue 12, p705-709, 5p Article *ONLINE social networks *INTERNET & teenagers *STUDENT surveys *MIDDLE school students *ACTIVITIES of daily living SOCIAL aspects ATTITUDES Young adolescents are quickly becoming avid users of social networking sites (SNSs); however, little is known regarding how they use these sites. The goal of the present study was to examine the extent to which young adolescents use SNSs, with whom they connect via these sites, and whether SNS use disrupts daily functioning. Among 268 middle-school students surveyed, 63% reported having their own profile page on an SNS. On average, adolescents reported having 196 SNS contacts (friends), most of whom were known peers. Young adolescents with an SNS spent most of their time viewing and responding to comments written on their profile page. Among the SNS users, 39% reported getting behind on schoolwork and 37% reported losing sleep at least once because they were visiting an SNS. As SNS use becomes embedded in young teens' daily lives, it is important to better understand how such use affects their daily adaptive functioning. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of CyberPsychology, Behavior & Social Networking is the property of Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.) 21522715

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Digital game playing motives among adolescents: Relations to parentchild communication, school performance, sleeping habits, and perceived health. Wallenius, Marjut1 marjut.wallenius@elisanet.fi Rimpel, Arja2 Punamki, Raija-Leena1 Lintonen, Tomi2,3 Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology; Jul2009, Vol. 30 Issue 4, p463-474, 12p Article *TRUSTS & trustees *DOMESTIC relations *FOSTER parents *DEPENDENTS NAICS/Industry Codes523991 Trust, Fiduciary, and Custody Activities 525920 Trusts, Estates, and Agency Accounts 531390 Other Activities Related to Real Estate Abstract: The aims of this research were to describe Finnish adolescents'' different motives for digital game playing, and to examine relations between digital game playing and parentchild communication, school performance, sleeping habits, and perceived health. A questionnaire was used to assess a nationwide postal sample of 1218-year-old Finns (6761 respondents, response rate 69%) in winter 2003. Among respondents, 4085 adolescents played digital games and answered questions on digital game motives. Two main motives emerged: instrumental (learn new things and procedures, have a common topic for conversation, use and develop game playing skills, experience different roles/worlds) and ritualized (pastime, entertainment; recover, relax; escape everyday life, forget worries). The importance of all motives increased for participants with longer playing times. Instrumental motives were more important to boys and younger respondents. They were associated with earlier bedtime, worse perceived health, better mother communication, and better school grades, but only among boys. The importance of ritualized motives increased with age and was related to better school performance, worse sleeping habits, and worse perceived health in both sexes. Digital games seem to have the same basic functions as media in serving adolescents'' mood management and stimulation seeking. Among boys, gaming is part of the male socio-cultural communication context. [Copyright &y& Elsevier] Copyright of Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology is the property of Pergamon Press - An Imprint of Elsevier Science and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.) 1 Department of Psychology, FIN-33014 University of Tampere, Finland 2 Tampere School of Public Health, FIN-33014 University of Tampere, Finland 3 University of Tampere Center for Advanced Study, FIN-33014 University of Tampere, Finland

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