Use and abuse of mobile devices and their role in the development of sleep disorders in adolescents

Abstract

Information and communication technologies represent an advance for society. Nowadays, mobile devices provide convenient services for everyday life, facilitating communication triggers, leisure and interpersonal relationships, however, it is described that their excessive use influences the appearance of symptoms such as anxiety, addictive behaviors and sleep disturbances. Adolescents are a particularly affected group, with easy access to this technology from an early age and its consequent integration into their daily life. Therefore, it is intended to determine the role played by the use and abuse of mobile devices in the development of sleep disorders in adolescents. Despite their deleterious effects, it has been observed that the use of these technologies can cause a feeling of well-being and social support in some users, particularly when it promotes interaction with their peers. The excessive use of these technologies, especially hours before sleeping, is related to an abnormal sleep patterns, it has been identified that the most prevalent sleep disorders in users are insomnia and excessive daytime sleepiness.