Does Screen Time Make a Difference? A Longitudinal Study of Youth Screen Time and Well-Being. Insights on Canadian Society. Catalogue No. 75-006-X
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| Title: | Does Screen Time Make a Difference? A Longitudinal Study of Youth Screen Time and Well-Being. Insights on Canadian Society. Catalogue No. 75-006-X |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Cait Brunton, Eton Boco, Travis Facette, Lauren Pinault, Statistics Canada |
| Source: | Statistics Canada. 2026. |
| Availability: | Statistics Canada. 150 Tunney's Pasture Driveway, Ottawa, ON K1A 0T6, Canada. Tel: 800-307-3382; Fax: 613-951-4441; e-mail: educationstats@statcan.gc.ca; Web site: http://www.statcan.gc.ca |
| Peer Reviewed: | N |
| Page Count: | 16 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Document Type: | Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Foreign Countries, Adolescents, Early Adolescents, Late Adolescents, Handheld Devices, Health Behavior, Physical Activity Level, Guidelines, Well Being, Sex, Disabilities, Urban Areas, Rural Areas, Mental Health, Physical Health |
| Geographic Terms: | Canada |
| ISBN: | 978-0-660-79901-8 |
| Abstract: | Canadian youth are using electronic devices more and more, and concerns are growing about how that usage affects their well-being, including their mental health; their academic performance; and other subjective indicators. Yet many important parts of their lives are mediated through a screen, from consuming entertainment and socializing to learning and staying informed. To better understand the amount of time youth are spending in front of screens and possible associated outcomes, this study uses longitudinal data from the Canadian Health Survey on Children and Youth from when youth were aged 12 to 17 in 2019 and 16 to 21 in 2023. Specifically, it looks at relationships between screen time and healthy behaviours and whether screen time is associated with certain well-being outcomes. The study also sheds light on whether physical activity can offset the association between screen time and well-being outcomes. |
| Abstractor: | ERIC |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | ED680668 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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