The longitudinal associations between internet addiction and ADHD symptoms among adolescents
Jin-Liang Wang,
Xue-Qin Yin,
Hai-Zhen Wang
et al.
Abstract:Background and aimsInternet 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.MethodsUsing a longitudinal design, we collected data of 865 Chinese adolescents across three waves (Mage = 13.78, SD = 1.56 in wave 1), with a ti… Show more
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