How Mobile Devices and Apps Affect Children's Mental Health and Well-being
What is this trial?
This study examined how children's use of mobile devices, apps, and social media related to their mental health, sleep, mood, and feelings of loneliness. Researchers gathered information from both children ages 8–17 and their parents to understand whether screen time and online activity had connections to anxiety, depression, stress, eating habits, and physical activity.
Many children today use smartphones and tablets regularly, but we don't fully understand how this technology affects their emotional well-being, sleep, and social connections. This study was designed to collect real-world data to help answer those important questions.
What participation looks like
Once enrolled, you would use your mobile devices normally while the Aura app collected information about your online and offline activities, app usage, sleep, and movement. Each month, you would complete surveys about your feelings, mood, relationships, loneliness, and social media use—while your parent would answer similar questions about you. The study has been completed, so this information is now part of the research record.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Apr 17, 2026 · Not medical advice
Trial locations(1 site)
United States