Authors :
Piyapatch Opasanon; Patarajida Amnuaychotthavee; Sopichta Phurmsap; Kunanon Tantiphatcharakul
Volume/Issue :
Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 5 - May
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https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26May1933
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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.
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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.