Relationship Between Smartphone Usage and Sleep Quality & Mental Health of College Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The study explored the impact of smartphone usage patterns on sleep quality and mental health among 508 college students during the COVID-19 pandemic via PSQI. Findings showed no gender difference in sleep disorders. Activities like watching videos, gaming, and studying on phones were linked to higher sleep disturbances. Usage exceeding 30 minutes weekly and frequency over 4 times a week showed significant sleep issues. Activities like music, chatting, and social interactions had minimal sleep impact. The research emphasizes the need for strategies promoting healthy phone use and awareness of its effects on sleep and mental health.

本研究借助匹兹堡睡眠质量指数（PSQI），探讨了新冠疫情期间508名大学生的智能手机使用模式对睡眠质量与心理健康的影响。研究结果显示，睡眠障碍不存在性别差异。观看视频、游戏以及使用手机学习等行为与更严重的睡眠障碍存在显著关联。每周使用时长超过30分钟、每周使用频次超过4次的情况，会引发显著的睡眠问题。收听音乐、聊天以及社交互动等行为对睡眠的影响则微乎其微。本研究强调，亟需制定推广健康手机使用的相关策略，并提升公众对智能手机使用对睡眠与心理健康影响的认知水平。