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ArticleBioinformation2025

An update on screen time and choice reaction time among medical college students in India.

Meraj Ahmad, Jinsha J S, Amrit Pal Singh Virk, Mogis Ahmad, Sachin Parmar

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Meraj AhmadDepartment of Physiology, Government Medical College, Datia, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Jinsha J SDepartment of Physiology, MGM Medical College, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Amrit Pal Singh VirkDepartment of Physiology, MGM Medical College, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Mogis AhmadDepartment of Physiology, MGM Medical College, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Sachin ParmarDepartment of Community Medcine V.K.S. Government Medical College, Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh, India.

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Abstract

There is an increased screen time among medical college students in India. This is a huge concern. Therefore, it is of interest to report an update on the relationship between screen time and cognitive performance, specifically choice reaction time (CRT), among 147 undergraduate students aged 18-25 years. The results indicate a significant positive correlation between increased screen time and prolonged CRT, suggesting that excessive screen use negatively affects cognitive responsiveness. Additionally, screen time was found to be inversely correlated with sleep duration, pointing to disrupted sleep as a potential mediator for cognitive decline. No significant gender differences were observed in CRT, highlighting the universal impact of screen time on cognitive function. These findings emphasize the need for balanced screen use and adequate sleep to maintain optimal cognitive performance in young adults.

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choice reaction time (CRT)cognitive performancecollege studentsScreen timesleep duration

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PMCPMC12569927

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