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Physical activity, recreational screen time, and depressive symptoms among Chinese children and adolescents: a three-wave cross-lagged study during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Yujie LiuErliang ZhangHuilun LiXin GeFan HuYong CaiMi Xiang
Published in: Child and adolescent psychiatry and mental health (2024)
Sustained unhealthy changes in physical activity and recreational screen time were observed during the COVID-19 pandemic among children and adolescents. This study elucidates a potential reciprocal relationship between lifestyle behaviors and mental well-being. Effective interventions are emphasized to counter the negative impacts of insufficient physical activity and excessive screen use on the mental health of children and adolescents.
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
  • mental health
  • depressive symptoms
  • high throughput
  • body mass index
  • sleep quality
  • cardiovascular disease
  • type diabetes
  • metabolic syndrome
  • weight loss
  • climate change