Screen Culture's Impact on Generation Z Adolescents' Physical Activity, Posture and Well-being in Egypt

Sinai University

Status: Not yet enrolling

Conditions: Physical Activity; Adolescence; Posture; Well Being; Adolescent

Treatments: Diagnostic Test: Screen Time Questionnaire (QUEST); Diagnostic Test: BMI Measurement; Diagnostic Test: PedsQL™; Diagnostic Test: Q-BAPHYP; Diagnostic Test: Insomnia Severity Index (ISI)

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07247305

SU.REC.2024 (57 H)

Details and patient eligibility

About

Ubiquitous adoption of screen-based technologies has transformed the behavioral and physiological environment of Generation Z youth. In Egypt, where digital adoption speeds up with apace urbanisation, teens (13-18) have greater exposure to computers, mobile phones, and other screen-based devices.

Growing evidence points towards excessive viewing of screens in compromised well-being, including sleep issues, inactive lifestyles, weight loss/gain, and musculoskeletal disturbances. Contextual evidence for the Egyptian teenager is scarce.

This study fills the gap by investigating the multi-dimensional influence of screen culture on physical well-being, focusing on sleep quality, body mass index (BMI), posture, physical activity, and disability outcomes.

Enrollment: 385 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 13 to 18 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Age: 13-18 years (adolescence as per WHO standards).
• Nationality: Egyptian residents.
• Language Proficiency: Ability to read and comprehend English (the questionnaires are in English).
• Screen Use: ≥1 screen device used frequently (e.g., smartphone, laptop, tablet).

Exclusion criteria

• Can not o read and comprehend English language Do not have a routine of a screen time

Trial design

385 participants in 1 patient group

Adolesence

Description:

Age: 13-18 years (adolescence as per WHO standards). * Nationality: Egyptian residents. * Language Proficiency: Ability to read and comprehend English (the questionnaires are in English).

Treatment:

Diagnostic Test: Insomnia Severity Index (ISI)

Diagnostic Test: PedsQL™

Diagnostic Test: Q-BAPHYP

Diagnostic Test: BMI Measurement

Diagnostic Test: Screen Time Questionnaire (QUEST)