Mediation Role of Chronotype in the Association Between Screen Time and Emotional/Behavioral Problems Among Children

Juntendō Igaku/Juntendo igaku 2026 Open access

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Authors: Masahiro Matsui, MISAKI MATSUNAGA, Yujiro Kawata, EMI NAKAMURA, Yuki Someya, Hiromichi Shoji, Tomonori Kito, Koya Suzuki
DOI: 10.14789/ejmj.jmj26-0056-s
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Abstract

Introduction Excess screen-based behavior is closely associated with emotional/behavioral problems in children; however, the mechanisms underlying this association have not been elucidated. Chronotype, which refers to circadian preference, may be a potential mediator that links the association between screen time and emotional/behavioral problems. This study aimed to examine whether chronotype can mediate the associations between screen time and emotional/behavioral problems in children using a mediation analysis.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Child Development and Digital Technology Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development Sleep and related disorders

Publication details

Journal / source
Juntendō Igaku/Juntendo igaku
Volume
72
Issue
Suppl_1
Pages
61–61
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN