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Exercising in Times of Lockdown: The Impact of Digital Health Technologies on Adolescents' Healthy Lifestyles and Mental Health in China

Psychology

Exercising in Times of Lockdown: The Impact of Digital Health Technologies on Adolescents' Healthy Lifestyles and Mental Health in China

X. Li and M. Zhang

This study by Xiaoxing Li and Meng Zhang explores how digital health technologies (DHTs) influence the healthy lifestyles and mental health of Chinese adolescents. The findings reveal that while DHT usage encourages healthy behaviors, increased social interaction on these platforms might be linked to poorer mental health outcomes. Delve into the unexpected dynamics of digital health and adolescent well-being.

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Abstract
This study investigates the impact of digital health technologies (DHTs) on the healthy lifestyles and mental health of Chinese adolescents and youngsters. A national survey (N=2297) explored the relationships between DHT use, social interaction on DHT platforms, behavioral regulation, healthy lifestyles, and mental health. Results show that both DHT use and social interaction positively predict healthy lifestyles, with behavioral regulation mediating these relationships. Surprisingly, higher social interaction was linked to poorer mental health. DHT use did not directly predict mental health, but through behavioral regulation, it showed a positive association. The study highlights the importance of behavioral regulation in mediating the effects of DHTs on adolescent health and offers implications for health promotion policies and DHT design.
Publisher
Frontiers in Public Health
Published On
Jan 01, 2023
Authors
Xiaoxing Li, Meng Zhang
Tags
digital health technologies
adolescents
mental health
behavioral regulation
healthy lifestyles
social interaction
China
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