Media Use and Depression: Exposure, Household Rules, and Symptoms among Young Adolescents in the USA

Adolescents currently use electronic media an average of approximately eight hours each day, and some research suggests heavy media use may be linked to depression. This study examined the effects of media use, parent media use rules, and depression levels among youth at baseline and a one-year follow-up. Findings suggest greater media use, particularly television and mobile phone use, may put youth at increased risk for depression.