Physical activity, recreational screen time, and depressive symptoms among Chinese children and adolescents: a three-wave cross-lagged study during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract Background Longitudinal evidence is lacking on the interplay between lifestyle behaviors and depressive symptoms, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. This study investigated the changes in physical activity and recreational screen time during the pandemic, along with their r...

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Main Authors: Yujie Liu, Erliang Zhang, Huilun Li, Xin Ge, Fan Hu, Yong Cai, Mi Xiang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-01-01
Series:Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13034-024-00705-3