Association between attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and higher risk of social media addiction.

Wygłosiła: Maja Dukaczewska
Na: 30. ISSC w Gdańsku

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INTRODUCTION
ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is a common neurodevelopmental and
behavioral disorder that emerges in early childhood and often impacts adulthood. It is
known for a short attention span, which contributes to having trouble focusing on complex,
time-consuming tasks due to becoming easily distracted. Another feature of ADHD is
impulsivity, which results in a tendency to choose immediate rewards over long-term
rewards, even if they are more beneficial. One example of such an immediate reward
could be the use of social media. Firstly, due to a prompt and low-effort opportunity to
fulfill social and informative needs while also providing entertainment. Secondly, because
of a very easy full-time smartphone access.
AIM
This study aimed to investigate the relationship between ADHD and social media addiction
risk.
METHODS AND MATERIALS
The study was conducted on a sample of 1,081 high-school students (666 females; 61.6%)
with a mean age of 16.96 (SD = .82) years. Relationships between ADHD symptoms,
gender, and problematic social media use were examined. Participants filled-in Adult
ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS) and Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale (BSMAS).
DISCUSSION
The results of hierarchical regression analysis showed that both ADHD components
(inattention and hyperactivity) were positively associated with problematic social media
use, with inattention exhibiting a stronger link. Also, females showed a higher risk of social
media addiction.
CONCLUSION
These findings imply that ADHD contributes to a higher risk of social media addiction
development, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions to mitigate potential
negative consequences.

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