Physical activity and sleep moderate the relationship between stress and screen time in college-aged adults

For undergraduate students, excessive screen time is associated with poorer mental health and greater perceived stress.HighlightsExcessive screen time is associated with higher levels of stress.Cross-sectional sample of 513 college-aged young adults.Adiposity and aerobic fitness were unrelated to stress.In high active individuals, screen time is unrelated to stress.In low active individuals, greater sleep attenuates the screen time-stress relationship.