Internet, video game and mobile phone addiction in children and adolescents diagnosed with ADHD: A case-control study
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https://doi.org/10.20882/adicciones.1469Keywords:
ADHD, Internet addiction disorder, Internet gaming disorder, mobile phone addiction.Abstract
The use of new technologies has become widespread worldwide. There is increasing concern about “Internet addiction disorder” (IAD), “Internet gaming disorder” (IGD), and “Mobile phone addiction” (MPA). Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has been associated with IAD and IGD. However, evidence is lacking about the relationship between ADHD and MPA. Naturalistic case-control study. 112 patients (51 children with and 61 children without ADHD) between 7 and 17 years old were compared regarding IAD, IGD, and MPA. We used the TEA questionnaire for the assessment of executive function and ADHD (ATENTO), and the ADITEC questionnaire to get gender-differentiated information for IAD, IGD, and MPA. Female children scored higher on MPA (Mean ± Standard Deviation, M ± SD) (25.93 ± 17.64 vs. 14.77 ± 19.43, p=0.03), while male children scored higher on IGD (30.09 ± 21.65 vs. 12.51 ± 16.61, p<10-3). Severity of hyperactivity/impulsivity and IGD were moderately correlated (r=0.349, p=0.013), but the correlation disappeared after controlling for the impact on the social domain as measured by the ATENTO questionnaire (r=171, p=0.250). Most parents are concerned that their children may be addicted to IAD/IGD/MPA. Female gender is associated with MPA, while male gender is associated with IGD. ADHD is a risk factor for developing IAD and IGD. Combined type and predominantly hyperactive/impulsive ADHD are each associated with IGD. Good social adjustment protects against developing IGD. There are gender vulnerabilities for IAD/IGD/MPA. ADHD is a risk factor for IGD, but good social adjustment buffers this association.References
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