< 0.05). Children with an evening chronotype appear more susceptible to both poor sleep habits and smartphone/tablet addiction. These findings, in line with previous research on adolescents and adults, support the notion that circadian misalignment plays a pivotal role in technology-related behavioral risks. Early identification of chronotype and the implementation of strategies to promote healthier sleep schedules may be beneficial for fostering healthier sleep patterns and more balanced device use among children.
Mokhtarpour et al. (Sat,) studied this question.