IS YOUR ELECTRONIC DEVICE

AFFECTING YOUR SLEEP?

By: Chris Black, Virginia Caldwell, Ilvana

Campagna, Eleanor Redmond, & Melodie Wuorinen
 MEDIA

9 out of 10 Americans
use media prior to
going to sleep which
has been linked to
sleep loss, irregular
sleep-wake pattern,
poor sleep quality, &
worsening tiredness
throughout the day.
(Exelmans & Van den
Bulck, 2015).
EXAMPLES OF ELECTRONIC
DEVICES
 HOW DOES MEDIA AFFECT OUR SLEEP?

First the bright television screen, computer screen, and or mobile device screen
decreases melatonin that leads to a delay in falling asleep and a disruption in
sleep. A majority of these devices emit a blue light which also disrupts sleep.

Second media use is a unstructured leisure activity.

Lastly media use has been linked to violent and sexual content that leads to
increased stimulation causes difficulty falling asleep or poor sleep quality.
(Exelmans & Van den Bulck, 2015)
 HEALTHY PEOPLE 2020 HAVE
IDENTIFIED THE FOLLOWING:

UNTREATED SLEEP DISORDERS ARE

ADEQUATE SLEEP IS ASSOCIATED WITH AN INCREASED RISK
NECESSARY FOR: OF:

Heart disease
Fighting infections High blood pressure
Support metabolism of sugar to prevent Diabetes
Obesity
Performance in school or work

Work effectively and safely Diabetes

(Healthy People 2020, 2014)

 We discussed
electronic devices and
there effects on our
bodies. The
importance of sleep on
our well-being. Finally,
the long term problems
associated with
untreated sleep
disorders.
SO WHATS NEXT?
WHAT IMPROVEMENTS CAN YOU
MAKE?

Switch smartphone to bed mode if available

Adjust smartphone Do Not Disturb during hours of
sleep
Decrease background light
Leave electronic devices out of bedroom
Turn television off
Turn off electronic devices in ample time to allow
for relaxation
 REFERENCES

Exelmans, L., & Van den Bulck, J. (2016). Bedtime

mobile phone use and sleep in adults. Social
Science & Medicine, 14893-101.
doi:10.1016/j.socscimed.2015.11.037\

Healthy People 2020. (2014). Retrieved April 12,

2017, from
https://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/topics-
objectives/topic/sleep-health