"The evidence clearly shows that modern society creates a perfect storm of sleep disturbances for teenagers. Shifts in circadian rhythms during puberty, early school start times, academic pressure, and pervasive technology use all contribute to poor sleep among teens."
"In 2023, the survey found that 75 percent of teens reported getting less than eight hours of sleep per night, up about 8 percentage points from 2007. More worrying, though: more than 50 percent of teens reported getting fewer than five hours of sleep per night, the highest proportion ever reported."
"This little amount of sleep is linked with poor emotional regulation, anxiety and depression, poor academic performance, and elevated risks for obesity and diabetes."
"The most recent data available found that teens with little screen use experienced a greater rise in insufficient sleep when compared with teens with heavy screen use."
Teenagers face increasing sleep disturbances due to societal factors such as early school start times, academic pressure, and technology use. A study revealed that 75 percent of teens get less than eight hours of sleep, with over 50 percent getting fewer than five hours. This lack of sleep correlates with emotional issues, anxiety, depression, and health risks like obesity. Interestingly, poor sleep persists regardless of screen time, challenging the notion that technology is the primary cause of sleep deprivation among teens.
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