July 2020 PMID 31654398

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder-Symptoms, Social Media Use Intensity, and Social Media Use Problems in Adolescents: Investigating Directionality.

Maartje Boer, Gonneke Stevens, Catrin Finkenauer, Regina van den Eijnden

Mentions

49
Peak: 23 in Oct 2019
across 5 sources since Oct 2019

Extended reach

296,875
potential audience

Total likes

126

Video views

3,746

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Oct 2019 – Feb 2025

Where it's discussed

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  • YouTube2 videos
  • Bluesky1 posts

AI synopsis

What people are saying

Discussions highlight that problematic social media use, rather than mere usage intensity, worsens ADHD symptoms, with posts referencing longitudinal studies and neurological effects. Words like 'harmfully affects' and phrases such as 'confirmation' and 'implies' demonstrate a serious tone, underscoring the perceived importance and potential societal impact of the research findings.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the study's findings that problematic social media use influences ADHD symptoms, showing general support for the research.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high interest, referencing specific studies, journals, and even neurodevelopmental effects, indicating engagement with the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Many discussions delve into implications, such as regulation and the neurological impact, reflecting moderate to deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The emphasis on how social media behaviors may worsen ADHD symptoms suggests the topic is seen as relevant and potentially impactful for adolescent mental health policies.

Abstract in brief

  • This study examines the relationship between adolescent social media use (SMU) and ADHD symptoms, focusing on whether frequent use or problematic use contributes more to ADHD.
  • The research, conducted with Dutch adolescents aged 11-15 over three time points, finds that problematic SMU increases ADHD symptoms over time, while overall usage intensity does not have the same effect.
  • The results suggest that problematic or addictive social media behaviors are more likely to negatively impact ADHD symptoms, indicating a unidirectional influence from problematic SMU to ADHD.]

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Daniel Willingham
@DTWillingham · X

Longitudinal study of Dutch youth (N=543) claims social media use *causes* (not just associated with) ADHD symptoms (open) https://t.co/VVS3eGfvt5

Oct 28, 2019 · 21 likes · 18 shares · 52,366 followers View post →
Daniel Willingham
@DTWillingham · X

Problematic social media use intensifies symptoms in teen ADHD...intensity of social media use does not ($) https://t.co/97pzK7RX2V

Jul 17, 2020 · 9 likes · 5 shares · 52,366 followers View post →
Jane Chambers
@janechambers04 · X

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder‐Symptoms, Social Media (SM) Use Intensity, and Social Media Use Problems in Adolescents: Confirming problematic use of SM needs to be recognized as harmful to adolescent mental health ⁦@TeachStMarys⁩ #SEND https://t.co/uoyAR12cf1

Oct 30, 2019 · 3 likes · 458 followers View post →
Society for Research in Child Development
@SRCDtweets · X

From #ChildDevelopment Journal (2019): "Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder‐Symptoms, #SocialMedia Use Intensity, and Social Media Use Problems in Adolescents: Investigating Directionality," by Maartje Boer et al. from @UniUtrecht. https://t.co/cCdWGB1vii #ADHD

Jul 16, 2020 · 2 likes · 13,620 followers View post →
Wiley Sociology
@WileySociology · X

It probably comes as no surprise that social media use and ADHD-symptoms are related. However, it may not be exactly how you would think. Read the new #OpenAccess article from @SRCDtweets https://t.co/kPH3GbEMWm

Oct 29, 2019 · 1 like · 1 share · 31,792 followers View post →
AnnaKappa
@annakappa.bsky.social · Bluesky

C’è molto materiale soprattutto sull’adolescenza, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31654398/ ma inizia ad essercene anche rispetto alla prima infanzia. Si studiano gli effetti a livello neurologico sul cervello in formazione es in connessione con alcuni disturbi tipo ADHD.

Feb 1, 2025 · 1 like · 2 shares View post →

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AnnaKappa
@annakappa.bsky.social · Bluesky

C’è molto materiale soprattutto sull’adolescenza, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31654398/ ma inizia ad essercene anche rispetto alla prima infanzia. Si studiano gli effetti a livello neurologico sul cervello in formazione es in connessione con alcuni disturbi tipo ADHD.

Feb 1, 2025 · 1 like · 2 shares View post →
LofiLily
@LofiLily · X

@auzziejlee There are studies that suggest tik tok and other short form videos hurts people with ADHD and other nurodivergents with autism. Banning might be to hard, but I'd rather that than no regulation. Hopefully, we'll get regulations to replace the ban soon tm https://t.co/eKSNcUoLXQ https://t.co/4PvABfRgPE

Mar 13, 2024 · 180 followers View post →
Maartje Boer
@Boer_Maartje2 · X

@EPagonzaga This is an amazing question Erika.

Nov 30, 2022 · 1 followers View post →
Maartje Boer
@Boer_Maartje2 · X

@EPagonzaga This is a fantastic question Erika.

Nov 15, 2022 · 1 followers View post →
Parti, mais pas loin: @CyniqueDeGauche@piaille.fr
@CyniqueDeGauche · X

RT @DTWillingham: Problematic social media use intensifies symptoms in teen ADHD...intensity of social media use does not ($) https://t.co/…

Jul 20, 2020 · 5 shares · 4,611 followers View post →
Emrah Akkurt
@Emrah_Akkurt · X

RT @DTWillingham: Problematic social media use intensifies symptoms in teen ADHD...intensity of social media use does not ($) https://t.co/…

Jul 18, 2020 · 5 shares · 478 followers View post →
Jeff Greene isn't really here anymore.
@JeffGreeneLearn · X

RT @DTWillingham: Problematic social media use intensifies symptoms in teen ADHD...intensity of social media use does not ($) https://t.co/…

Jul 17, 2020 · 5 shares · 3,646 followers View post →
Daniel Willingham
@DTWillingham · X

Problematic social media use intensifies symptoms in teen ADHD...intensity of social media use does not ($) https://t.co/97pzK7RX2V

Jul 17, 2020 · 9 likes · 5 shares · 52,366 followers View post →
Society for Research in Child Development
@SRCDtweets · X

From #ChildDevelopment Journal (2019): "Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder‐Symptoms, #SocialMedia Use Intensity, and Social Media Use Problems in Adolescents: Investigating Directionality," by Maartje Boer et al. from @UniUtrecht. https://t.co/cCdWGB1vii #ADHD

Jul 16, 2020 · 2 likes · 13,620 followers View post →
Maarten Wolzak
@maarten · X

Hebben je leerlingen nou ADHD of zitten ze te veel op social media? Het verschil blijkt moeilijk uit elkaar te houden #socialmediadisorder https://t.co/A22nHAHQwd

Jan 15, 2020 · 2,341 followers View post →
Réseau ARIOTT / AUTISM
@ARRIOTTE · X

RT @Ouakil8: "Problematic use, rather than the intensity of use harmfully affects adolescents' ADHD‐symptoms" Attention Deficit Hyperactivi…

Nov 1, 2019 · 1 share · 1,391 followers View post →
Diane Purper-Ouakil
@Ouakil8 · X

"Problematic use, rather than the intensity of use harmfully affects adolescents' ADHD‐symptoms" Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder‐Symptoms, Social Media Use Intensity, and Social Media Use Problems in Adolescents: Investigating Directionality https://t.co/IwmbqVLIkr

Oct 31, 2019 · 1 share · 1,637 followers View post →
Jane Chambers
@janechambers04 · X

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder‐Symptoms, Social Media (SM) Use Intensity, and Social Media Use Problems in Adolescents: Confirming problematic use of SM needs to be recognized as harmful to adolescent mental health ⁦@TeachStMarys⁩ #SEND https://t.co/uoyAR12cf1

Oct 30, 2019 · 3 likes · 458 followers View post →
Amanda Dewinter
@amandadewinter · X

New study: social media and ADHD. #SEND Findings suggest unidirectional relation: SMU problems increased ADHD‐symptoms over time, SMU intensity did not. Implies problematic use, rather than intensity of use harmfully affects adolescents’ ADHD‐symptoms. https://t.co/3aTdLwgQRH

Oct 30, 2019 · 5,135 followers View post →
Dr Ivy “Here to Address Inequity” Bourgeault
@DrIvyBourgeault · X

RT @SociologyLens: It probably comes as no surprise that social media use and ADHD-symptoms are related. However, it may not be exactly how…

Oct 29, 2019 · 1 share · 2,939 followers View post →
Wiley Sociology
@WileySociology · X

It probably comes as no surprise that social media use and ADHD-symptoms are related. However, it may not be exactly how you would think. Read the new #OpenAccess article from @SRCDtweets https://t.co/kPH3GbEMWm

Oct 29, 2019 · 1 like · 1 share · 31,792 followers View post →
Trudy Delhey
@TrudyDelhey · X

RT @DTWillingham: Longitudinal study of Dutch youth (N=543) claims social media use *causes* (not just associated with) ADHD symptoms (open…

Oct 29, 2019 · 18 shares · 1,161 followers View post →
CWCHS Science
@CWCHS_Science · X

RT @DTWillingham: Longitudinal study of Dutch youth (N=543) claims social media use *causes* (not just associated with) ADHD symptoms (open…

Oct 29, 2019 · 18 shares · 210 followers View post →
Wei Wei
@weiweiresearch · X

RT @DTWillingham: Longitudinal study of Dutch youth (N=543) claims social media use *causes* (not just associated with) ADHD symptoms (open…

Oct 29, 2019 · 18 shares · 1,015 followers View post →
Louise Wick
@nicole659799 · X

RT @DTWillingham: Longitudinal study of Dutch youth (N=543) claims social media use *causes* (not just associated with) ADHD symptoms (open…

Oct 28, 2019 · 18 shares · 70 followers View post →
Brandi Workman
@brandiosa · X

RT @DTWillingham: Longitudinal study of Dutch youth (N=543) claims social media use *causes* (not just associated with) ADHD symptoms (open…

Oct 28, 2019 · 18 shares · 107 followers View post →
Patricia Revelle
@PatriciaRevel11 · X

RT @DTWillingham: Longitudinal study of Dutch youth (N=543) claims social media use *causes* (not just associated with) ADHD symptoms (open…

Oct 28, 2019 · 18 shares · 1,459 followers View post →
Sylvie Wilson
@SylvieWilson14 · X

RT @DTWillingham: Longitudinal study of Dutch youth (N=543) claims social media use *causes* (not just associated with) ADHD symptoms (open…

Oct 28, 2019 · 18 shares · 23 followers View post →
Michael Bileca
@mbileca · X

RT @DTWillingham: Longitudinal study of Dutch youth (N=543) claims social media use *causes* (not just associated with) ADHD symptoms (open…

Oct 28, 2019 · 18 shares · 5,140 followers View post →
Daisy Christodoulou
@daisychristo · X

RT @DTWillingham: Longitudinal study of Dutch youth (N=543) claims social media use *causes* (not just associated with) ADHD symptoms (open…

Oct 28, 2019 · 18 shares · 66,122 followers View post →
M. Van Amelsvoort
@Marcelva · X

RT @DTWillingham: Longitudinal study of Dutch youth (N=543) claims social media use *causes* (not just associated with) ADHD symptoms (open…

Oct 28, 2019 · 18 shares · 233 followers View post →
Drunk Hemingway
@drunk_hemingway · X

RT @DTWillingham: Longitudinal study of Dutch youth (N=543) claims social media use *causes* (not just associated with) ADHD symptoms (open…

Oct 28, 2019 · 18 shares · 153 followers View post →
John Wilkins
@JohnWilkinspsyc · X

RT @DTWillingham: Longitudinal study of Dutch youth (N=543) claims social media use *causes* (not just associated with) ADHD symptoms (open…

Oct 28, 2019 · 18 shares · 1,630 followers View post →
Richard P. Phelps
@RichardPPhelps · X

RT @DTWillingham: Longitudinal study of Dutch youth (N=543) claims social media use *causes* (not just associated with) ADHD symptoms (open…

Oct 28, 2019 · 18 shares · 655 followers View post →
Juan José López
@jjlopezo · X

RT @DTWillingham: Longitudinal study of Dutch youth (N=543) claims social media use *causes* (not just associated with) ADHD symptoms (open…

Oct 28, 2019 · 18 shares · 1,327 followers View post →
Mike Lyons
@M_J_Lyons · X

RT @DTWillingham: Longitudinal study of Dutch youth (N=543) claims social media use *causes* (not just associated with) ADHD symptoms (open…

Oct 28, 2019 · 18 shares · 1,433 followers View post →
kadir kozan
@bilimocagi · X

RT @DTWillingham: Longitudinal study of Dutch youth (N=543) claims social media use *causes* (not just associated with) ADHD symptoms (open…

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Carl Hendrick
@C_Hendrick · X

RT @DTWillingham: Longitudinal study of Dutch youth (N=543) claims social media use *causes* (not just associated with) ADHD symptoms (open…

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Daniel Willingham
@DTWillingham · X

Longitudinal study of Dutch youth (N=543) claims social media use *causes* (not just associated with) ADHD symptoms (open) https://t.co/VVS3eGfvt5

Oct 28, 2019 · 21 likes · 18 shares · 52,366 followers View post →