Screen Culture's Impact on Generation Z Adolescents' Physical Activity, Posture and Well-being in Egypt

Ubiquitous adoption of screen-based technologies has transformed the behavioral and physiological environment of Generation Z youth. In Egypt, where digital adoption speeds up with apace urbanisation, teens (13-18) have greater exposure to computers, mobile phones, and other screen-based devices. Growing evidence points towards excessive viewing of screens in compromised well-being, including sleep issues, inactive lifestyles, weight loss/gain, and musculoskeletal disturbances. Contextual evidence for the Egyptian teenager is scarce. This study fills the gap by investigating the multi-dimensional influence of screen culture on physical well-being, focusing on sleep quality, body mass index (BMI), posture, physical activity, and disability outcomes.

NCT Number	NCT07247305
Lead Sponsor	Sinai University
Conditions	Adolescence, Adolescent, Well Being, Posture, Physical Activity
Enrollment	532 participants
Start Date	2025-07-15
Primary Completion	2026-01-01 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-01-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-05-04