Media and technology use predicts ill-being among children, preteens and teenagers independent of the negative health impacts of exercise and eating habits
A path model from technology use through exercise and eating habits to ill-being was tested. Unhealthy eating predicted ill-being for children and preteens. Reduced physical activity predicted ill-being for preteens and teens. More technology use predicted ill-being after factoring out junk food and exercise for all ages.
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