The relationship between behavioral problems and screen time in children during COVID-19 school closures in Japan

Abstract

Studies have shown that COVID-19 school closures negatively impacted children’s well-being. We assessed the impact of school closures on children in Japan. We postulated that screen time and sleep habits during school closure would be associated with children’s mental health status.

Keywords

• covid-19
• school closure
• psychological impact
• children
• screen time
• sleep habits