⚠ Official Notice: www.ijisrt.com is the official website of the International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology (IJISRT) Journal for research paper submission and publication. Please beware of fake or duplicate websites using the IJISRT name.



Nighttime Digital Screen Exposure, Sleep Disruption, and Cognitive Function Among High School Students: A Cross-Sectional Study


Authors : Piyapatch Opasanon; Patarajida Amnuaychotthavee; Sopichta Phurmsap; Kunanon Tantiphatcharakul

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 5 - May


Google Scholar : https://tinyurl.com/2rha6evy

Scribd : https://tinyurl.com/ux5dhz2k

DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26May1933

Note : A published paper may take 4-5 working days from the publication date to appear in PlumX Metrics, Semantic Scholar, and ResearchGate.


Abstract : The rapid growth of digital technology has significantly increased screen exposure among adolescents, particularly during nighttime hours. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between nighttime screen exposure, sleep disruption, cognitive function, and academic performance among adolescents. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among secondary school students using a structured questionnaire assessing screen-use behavior, sleep patterns, daytime functioning, and perceived academic effects. The findings revealed that 74.4% of participants used screens for more than 6 hours daily, while 67.9% reported using screens before bedtime every day.

Keywords : Screen Time; Sleep Disruption; Adolescents; Cognitive Function; Academic Performance.

References :

  1. Hale, L., & Guan, S. (2015). Screen time and sleep among school-aged children and adolescents: A systematic literature review. Sleep Medicine Reviews, 21, 50–58. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.smrv.2014.07.007
  2. LeBourgeois, M. K., Hale, L., Chang, A. M., Akacem, L. D., Montgomery-Downs, H. E., & Buxton, O. M. (2017). Digital media and sleep in childhood and adolescence. Pediatrics, 140(Supplement 2), S92–S96. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2016-1758J
  3. Stiglic, N., & Viner, R. M. (2019). Effects of screentime on the health and well-being of children and adolescents: A systematic review of reviews. BMJ Open, 9(1), e023191. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2018-023191
  4. Ekvitayavetchanukul, P., Bhavani, C., Nath, N., Sharma, L., Aggarwal, G., Singh, R. (2024). Revolutionizing Healthcare: Telemedicine and Remote Diagnostics in the Era of Digital Health. In: Kumar, P., Singh, P., Diwakar, M., Garg, D. (eds) Healthcare Industry Assessment: Analyzing Risks, Security, and Reliability. Engineering Cyber-Physical Systems and Critical Infrastructures, vol 11. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-65434-3_11
  5. Twenge, J. M., & Campbell, W. K. (2018). Associations between screen time and lower psychological well-being among children and adolescents: Evidence from a population-based study. Preventive Medicine Reports, 12, 271–283. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmedr.2018.10.003
  6. Santos, R. M. S., et al. (2023). The associations between screen time and mental health in adolescents: A systematic review. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 14, 1138572.  https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1138572
  7. Ekvitayavetchanukul, P., & Ekvitayavetchanukul, P. (2025). AI-Driven Design Thinking: Transforming Learning Efficiency in Pre-Medical Education. Medical Research Archives, 13(4). https://doi.org/10.18103/mra.v13i4.6410
  8. Kar, S. S., et al. (2025). Impact of screen time on development of children. Children, 12(10), 1297. https://doi.org/10.3390/children12101297
  9. Deivendran, G., et al. (2025). Impact of excessive screen time on sleep quality and daytime sleepiness among university students. Cureus, 17(1), e12345. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.12345
  10. Mathasuriyapong, P., Korcharlermsonthi, N., Ekvitayavetchanukul, P., & Ekvitayavetchanukul, P. (2025). Modeling the health burden of PM2.5: Forecasting hospital admissions and medical demand in Bangkok and neighboring regions. Journal of Posthumanism, 5(6), 862–873. https://doi.org/10.63332/joph.v5i6.2155
  11. Zablotsky, B., et al. (2025). Associations between screen time use and health indicators among adolescents in the United States. Preventing Chronic Disease, 22, E45. https://doi.org/10.5888/pcd22.240537
  12. Chang, A. M., Aeschbach, D., Duffy, J. F., & Czeisler, C. A. (2015). Evening use of light-emitting eReaders negatively affects sleep, circadian timing, and next-morning alertness. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 112(4), 1232–1237. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1418490112
  13. Exelmans, L., & Van den Bulck, J. (2016). Bedtime mobile phone use and sleep in adults. Social Science & Medicine, 148, 93–101. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2015.11.037
  14. Ekvitayavetchanukul, P., & Ekvitayavetchanukul, P. (2023). Comparing the effectiveness of distance learning and onsite learning in pre-medical courses. Recent Educational Research, 1(2), 141-147.  https://doi.org/10.59762/rer904105361220231220143511
  15. Carter, B., Rees, P., Hale, L., Bhattacharjee, D., & Paradkar, M. S. (2016). Association between portable screen-based media device access or use and sleep outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis. JAMA Pediatrics, 170(12), 1202–1208. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamapediatrics.2016.2341
  16. Sutabutra, T., Rujachan, P., Manasakorn, K., Sripetchnai, M., & Ekvitayavetchanukul, P. (2025). The impact of design thinking vs rote learning on secondary student achievement: An experimental study in Bangkok schools. Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies, 51(2), 411–422. https://doi.org/10.9734/ajess/2025/v51i21794
  17. Scott, H., Biello, S. M., & Woods, H. C. (2019). Social media use and adolescent sleep patterns: Cross-sectional findings from the UK Millennium Cohort Study. BMJ Open, 9(9), e031161. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2019-031161
  18. Short, M. A., Gradisar, M., Lack, L. C., Wright, H. R., & Dewald, J. F. (2013). The impact of sleep on adolescent depressed mood, alertness, and academic performance. Journal of Adolescence, 36(6), 1025–1033. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.adolescence.2013.08.007
  19. Owens, J., & Adolescent Sleep Working Group. (2014). Insufficient sleep in adolescents and young adults: An update on causes and consequences. Pediatrics, 134(3), e921–e932. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2014-1696
  20. WHO Guidelines on Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour and Sleep for Children and Adolescents. (2020). World Health Organization. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2020-102955

The rapid growth of digital technology has significantly increased screen exposure among adolescents, particularly during nighttime hours. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between nighttime screen exposure, sleep disruption, cognitive function, and academic performance among adolescents. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among secondary school students using a structured questionnaire assessing screen-use behavior, sleep patterns, daytime functioning, and perceived academic effects. The findings revealed that 74.4% of participants used screens for more than 6 hours daily, while 67.9% reported using screens before bedtime every day.

Keywords : Screen Time; Sleep Disruption; Adolescents; Cognitive Function; Academic Performance.

Paper Submission Last Date
30 - June - 2026

SUBMIT YOUR PAPER CALL FOR PAPERS
Video Explanation for Published paper

Never miss an update from Papermashup

Get notified about the latest tutorials and downloads.

Subscribe by Email

Get alerts directly into your inbox after each post and stay updated.
Subscribe
OR

Subscribe by RSS

Add our RSS to your feedreader to get regular updates from us.
Subscribe