The longitudinal associations between internet addiction and ADHD symptoms among adolescents

Background and aims: Internet addiction has been linked to ADHD-related symptoms. However, the direction of the relationship and its potential for reciprocal relations is not well understood. This study examined the potential reciprocal relations between the three components of ADHD and Internet addiction, as well as the moderating effects of gender on these relations.

Methods: Using a longitudinal design, we collected data of 865 Chinese adolescents across three waves (Mage = 13.78, SD = 1.56 in wave 1), with a time interval of 6 months.

Results: Cross-lagged analyses revealed bidirectional associations between hyperactivity, inattention, impulsivity, and Internet addiction over time. Multi-group analyses did not yield any significant gender differences in these relationships.

Discussion and conclusions: These findings enhance our understanding of the complex link between ADHD components and Internet addiction and have implications for interventions aimed at reducing the prevalence of Internet addiction and ADHD.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:13

Enthalten in:

Journal of behavioral addictions - 13(2024), 1 vom: 26. März, Seite 191-204

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Wang, Jin-Liang [VerfasserIn]
Yin, Xue-Qin [VerfasserIn]
Wang, Hai-Zhen [VerfasserIn]
King, Daniel L [VerfasserIn]
Rost, Detlef H [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

ADHD symptoms
Cross-lagged analysis
Hyperactivity
Impulsivity
Inattention problems
Internet addiction
Journal Article

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Date Completed 28.03.2024

Date Revised 05.04.2024

published: Electronic-Print

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1556/2006.2023.00080

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM366969358