1. TECHONOLOGY: HOW IS IT AFFECTING THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF A CHANGING SOCIETY? Presented By: LaToya N. Johnson, M.Ed - Instructor South Carolina State University Department of Family and Consumer Sciences Presented By: LaToya N. Johnson, M.Ed - Instructor South Carolina State University Department of Family and Consumer Sciences

2. Overview of Topics to Discuss Come on America! What is Happening? Is Technology Really Affecting Our Health? Technology & It’s Affects on Emotional and Mental Health Technology & Physical Health So What Does This All Mean??

3. COME ON AMERICA! WHAT IS HAPPENING?

4. We’re Connected in Some Way 64% of Americans Own Smartphones 32% of Americans Own an Ereader 42% of Americans Own a Tablet Computer Source: Pew Research Center (2014)

5. For the Love of Smartphones

6. Phantom Vibration Syndrome

7. By The Numbers: Health and Technology in the U.S. 19% % of smartphone owners that have downloaded a health app 59% % of adults who have looked online for info on a range of health topics in the last year 35% % of adults who have gone online to figure out a medical condition they or someone else might have 7 in 10 # of adults that track a health indicator for themselves or a loved one 1 in 3 # cell phone owners that have used their phones to look for health information Source: Fox (2013)

8. Is Technology Really Effecting Our Health? Emotional Health the degree to which you feel emotionally secure and relaxed in everyday life. (Doris, 2008) Mental Health Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. (USHHS, 2016) Physical Health is the ability to maintain a healthy quality of life that allows us to get through our daily activities without undue fatigue or physical stress. The ability to recognize that our behaviors have a significant impact on our wellness and adopting healthful habits while avoiding destructive habits. (University of California- Riverside, 2014)

9. TECHNOLOGY AND IT’S AFFECT ON EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL HEALTH

10. Emotional/Mental Health: Depression Source: Pietrangelo (2015)

11. Emotional/Mental Health: Social Media & Mental/Emotional Health ~ 42% of online adults use multiple social networking sites On average, Americans spend 7.6 hours a month using social media Facebook: 63% of American users log on daily 40% of Americans log on multiple times per day Berge Facebook Addiction Scale (BFAS) Researchers found that people who are more anxious and socially insecure are more likely to use social networking sites. Source: Whiteman (2015)

12. Emotional/Mental Health: Social Media & Mental/Emotional Health Negative Impacts of Social Media 53% of participants said social media sites changed their behaviors 51% of participants of the same study that a negative change was made 2/3 of participants reported difficulty relaxing and sleeping after they used the sites 55% of participants reported feeling “worried or uncomfortable” when they weren’t able to log onto their social media accounts Source: Whiteman (2015)

13. Resource #1: Moodscope

14. Resource #2: Yoga Camp with Adrienne

15. TECHNOLOGY & PHYSICAL HEALTH

16. Technology & Physical Health: A Sleep Deprived Nation Sleeping less than 7 hours is linked to an increased risk of: Diabetes Stroke High Blood Pressure Heart Disease Obesity Poor Mental Health Early Death Source: Center for Disease Control and Prevention (2016)

17. How Technology Affects Sleep According to a National Sleep Foundation Study… 95% of individuals surveyed reported using electronics in the hour before they went to sleep 15% pf 19-64 year olds get less than 6 hours of sleep on weeknights Source: Stampler (2014)

18. How Technology Affects Sleep Cont’d According to a National Sleep Foundation Study… A study from the Lighting Research Centre suggests that the light emitted from displays of tablets and similar devices can cause melatonin suppression which affects our natural body clock. By using a self-luminous display for 2 hours before bed, you can suppress melatonin by 22% making it harder to get to sleep. Source: Stampler (2014)

19. How Technology Affects Sleep Cont’d According to a National Sleep Foundation Study… 95% of 18-29 year olds sleep with their phone right next to their bed 50% of individuals will check their phone immediately if they wake in the night Source: Stampler (2014)

20. How Technology Affects Sleep Cont’d According to a National Sleep Foundation Study… 10% of people are woken up regularly by cells, texts, or emails 25% of people don’t silence their phone before going to bed Source: Stampler (2014)

21. Technology & Physical Health: Eating Habits Most buying decisions about what to have for dinner happen 2 hours before mealtime. Most Millennials learn to cook from YouTube – not from their mother. At least 2 out of 3 daily meals are now eaten alone; while online. Most households who do eat together often eat different meals according to taste preferences. Source: Barber (2013)

22. Technology & Physical Health: Eating Habits Cont’d First time online food shoppers first try buying groceries online because they took advantage of a Groupon offer. Most use a phone while in the store to call or text home and ask the question: “what do you want to eat tonight?” The best advice for what to cook for dinner tonight comes from: 20% Pinterest 18% Medical Professional 25% Website 89% own network of close friends Source: Barber (2013)

23. Technology & Physical Health: Resource #3: Zipongo

24. Technology & Physical Activity: There’s an App for That Resource #4 – Resource #8 Name of the App: Charity Miles What is It: Charitable Donations Made Based on Your Physical Activity Where’s it Available: Android, iOS Source: Duffy (2016)

25. Technology & Physical Activity: There’s an App for That Name of the App: FitStar What is It: Full Fledged WorkOut App Where’s it Available: iOS Source: Duffy (2016)

26. Technology & Physical Activity: There’s an App for That Name of the App: The Johnson & Johnson Official 7 Minute Workout What is It: Quick 7-11 minute workout using a chair. Where’s it Available: Android & iOS Source: Duffy (2016)

27. Technology & Physical Activity: There’s an App for That Name of the App: Lose It! What is It: Count calories & log exercise to lose weight. Where’s it Available: Android, iOS, Kindle, Nook, and the Web Source: Duffy (2016)

28. Technology & Physical Activity: There’s an App for That Name of the App: Pact What is It: Wager money on whether you’ll go to gym or complete a workout. Where’s it Available: Android & iOS Source: Duffy (2016)

29. SO WHAT DOES THIS ALL MEAN?

30. ANY QUESTIONS?

31. References Anderson, M. (2016). More americans using smartphones for getting directions, streaming TV. Retrieved from http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2016/01/29/us-smartphone- se/ Barber, L. (2013). New research: How social media affects our food habits. Retrieved from http://cravedfw.com/2013/05/31/new-research-how- social-media-affects-our-food-habits/ Center for Disease Control and Prevention (2016). Getting enough sleep? Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/features/getting-enough- sleep/index.html Duffy, J. (2016). The 25 best fitness apps for 2016. Retrieved from http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2485287,00.asp Fox, S. (2013). Health and technology in the U.S. Retrieved from http://www.pewinternet.org/2013/12/04/health-and-technology-in- the-u-s/- Jeanette, D. (2008). What is emotional health? An Emotional Health Definition.Retrieved from: http://www.drjeanette.com/emotionalhealth.html

32. References Pew Research Center (2014). Mobile fact sheet. Retrieved from http://www.pewinternet.org/fact-sheets/mobile-technology-fact- sheet/- Pietrangelo, A. (2015). Depression and mental health by the numbers: Facts, statistics, and you. Retrieved from http://www.healthline.com/health/depression/facts-statistics- infographic#1 Stampler, S. (2014). Here’s how technology is destroying your sleep. Retrieved from http://time.com/77214/how-technology- destroying-your-sleep/ United States Department of Mental Health (2016). What is mental health? Retrieved from http://www.mentalhealth.gov/basics/what-is- mental-health/index.html University of California-Riverside (2014). Seven dimensions of wellness. Retrieved from https://wellness.ucr.edu/seven_dimensions.html