Screen Use Time and Its Association With Mental Health Issues in Young Adults in India: Protocol for a Cross-Sectional Study

• DOI: 10.2196/39707
• Publication Date: 2023-10-11T07:43:02Z
• Authors: Swasti Deshpande; Ashmeet Sachdev; Anwesha Maharana; Siddhesh Zadey; Surabhi P Dharmad...; Swati Ghate; Pawankumar Godatwar; Nisha Kumari Ojha; Sanjeev Sharma
• Keywords: Association (psychology); Cross-sectional study; Screen Time; Depression; Preprint; Sample (material); Digital Health

Screen use time has increased in the past decade owing to availability and accessibility of digital devices internet. Several studies have shown an association between screen mental health issues such as anxiety depression. However, young adult population-a demographic with high use-and low- middle-income country settings are limited.