A review of the effect of phone use on sleep and methods to sleep better

Abstract

The use of mobile phones has risen in the last decades exponentially. People, particularly young adults, spend the majority of their time on phones every day. Many studies have shown the negative impacts of electronic device use on sleep. Inappropriate mobile phone use affects sleep by making it harder to sleep, reducing mean sleep time, and diminishing sleep quality. This review focuses on how smartphone use affects sleep through biological and psychological aspects. The paper also provides insights on changing phone use habits to acquire better sleep and prevent developing sleep disorders.