Psychology: Research and Review
Table 5 Increase in unhealthy habits
Total | Brazil | Mexico | USA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
n = 704 | n = 286 | n = 225 | n = 193 | |
Spent more time on screens and devices (e.g., looking at phone, playing video games, watching TV) | ||||
No | 55 (7.8%) | 25 (8.7%) | 18 (8%) | 12 (6.2%) |
Yes | 418 (59.4%) | 169 (59.1%) | 123 (54.7%) | 126 (65.3%) |
Less physical activity or exercise. | ||||
No | 96 (13.6%) | 19 (6.6%) | 30 (13.3%) | 47 (24.4%) |
Yes | 369 (52.4%) | 167 (58.4%) | 112 (49.8%) | 90 (46.6%) |
More time sitting down or being sedentary | ||||
No | 68 (9.7%) | 28 (9.8%) | 18 (8%) | 22 (11.4%) |
Yes | 406 (57.7%) | 168 (58.7%) | 124 (55.1%) | 114 (59.1%) |
Overeating or eating more unhealthy foods (e.g., junk food) | ||||
No | 154 (21.9%) | 56 (19.6%) | 56 (24.9%) | 42 (21.8%) |
Yes | 318 (45.2%) | 139 (48.6%) | 86 (38.2%) | 93 (48.2%) |