The Impact of Smart Device Use on Sleep Disorders Among Children and Adolescents

Author(s): Ghadeer Hamid AL- Ardhi
Date: 09/10/2026
doi: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8425890

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Abstract

Background: The increase in the use of smart devices among children and adolescents is 
implicated in the emergence of multiple health-related disorders, especially sleep disorders and its 
psychological and hormonal consequences. Aim: This study aimed to assessment the effect of smart 
device on sleep disturbance for children and adolescents. Methodology: The data collected through a 
survey that included a questionnaire was administered to 200 samples, comprising a set of questions about 
the use of smart devices and their impact on sleep.  Results: high percentage of participants (87.7%), 
(66.7%) respectively, used smart devices daily and immediately before bedtime. (50.9 %) reported 
difficulty initiating sleep, while (26.3%) reported no frequent nighttime awakenings, and (70.2%) reported 
change of mood.  Conclusion: the unregulated using of smart devices contributes to sleep disorders and 
change of mood through the interaction of physiological and hormonal mechanisms, this need establishes 
preventive and awareness strategies.

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