Longitudinal study of Dutch youth (N=543) claims social media use *causes* (not just associated with) ADHD symptoms (open) https://t.co/VVS3eGfvt5
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder-Symptoms, Social Media Use Intensity, and Social Media Use Problems in Adolescents: Investigating Directionality.
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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.
Most discussions acknowledge the study's findings that problematic social media use influences ADHD symptoms, showing general support for the research.
Posts show high interest, referencing specific studies, journals, and even neurodevelopmental effects, indicating engagement with the topic.
Many discussions delve into implications, such as regulation and the neurological impact, reflecting moderate to deep engagement.
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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Most liked on X and BlueskyProblematic social media use intensifies symptoms in teen ADHD...intensity of social media use does not ($) https://t.co/97pzK7RX2V
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder‐Symptoms, Social Media (SM) Use Intensity, and Social Media Use Problems in Adolescents: Confirming problematic use of SM needs to be recognized as harmful to adolescent mental health @TeachStMarys #SEND https://t.co/uoyAR12cf1
From #ChildDevelopment Journal (2019): "Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder‐Symptoms, #SocialMedia Use Intensity, and Social Media Use Problems in Adolescents: Investigating Directionality," by Maartje Boer et al. from @UniUtrecht. https://t.co/cCdWGB1vii #ADHD
It probably comes as no surprise that social media use and ADHD-symptoms are related. However, it may not be exactly how you would think. Read the new #OpenAccess article from @SRCDtweets https://t.co/kPH3GbEMWm
C’è molto materiale soprattutto sull’adolescenza, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31654398/ ma inizia ad essercene anche rispetto alla prima infanzia. Si studiano gli effetti a livello neurologico sul cervello in formazione es in connessione con alcuni disturbi tipo ADHD.
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C’è molto materiale soprattutto sull’adolescenza, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31654398/ ma inizia ad essercene anche rispetto alla prima infanzia. Si studiano gli effetti a livello neurologico sul cervello in formazione es in connessione con alcuni disturbi tipo ADHD.
@auzziejlee There are studies that suggest tik tok and other short form videos hurts people with ADHD and other nurodivergents with autism. Banning might be to hard, but I'd rather that than no regulation. Hopefully, we'll get regulations to replace the ban soon tm https://t.co/eKSNcUoLXQ https://t.co/4PvABfRgPE
@EPagonzaga This is an amazing question Erika.
@EPagonzaga This is a fantastic question Erika.
RT @DTWillingham: Problematic social media use intensifies symptoms in teen ADHD...intensity of social media use does not ($) https://t.co/…
RT @DTWillingham: Problematic social media use intensifies symptoms in teen ADHD...intensity of social media use does not ($) https://t.co/…
RT @DTWillingham: Problematic social media use intensifies symptoms in teen ADHD...intensity of social media use does not ($) https://t.co/…
Problematic social media use intensifies symptoms in teen ADHD...intensity of social media use does not ($) https://t.co/97pzK7RX2V
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
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
RT @Ouakil8: "Problematic use, rather than the intensity of use harmfully affects adolescents' ADHD‐symptoms" Attention Deficit Hyperactivi…
"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
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
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
RT @SociologyLens: It probably comes as no surprise that social media use and ADHD-symptoms are related. However, it may not be exactly how…
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
RT @DTWillingham: Longitudinal study of Dutch youth (N=543) claims social media use *causes* (not just associated with) ADHD symptoms (open…
RT @DTWillingham: Longitudinal study of Dutch youth (N=543) claims social media use *causes* (not just associated with) ADHD symptoms (open…
RT @DTWillingham: Longitudinal study of Dutch youth (N=543) claims social media use *causes* (not just associated with) ADHD symptoms (open…
RT @DTWillingham: Longitudinal study of Dutch youth (N=543) claims social media use *causes* (not just associated with) ADHD symptoms (open…
RT @DTWillingham: Longitudinal study of Dutch youth (N=543) claims social media use *causes* (not just associated with) ADHD symptoms (open…
RT @DTWillingham: Longitudinal study of Dutch youth (N=543) claims social media use *causes* (not just associated with) ADHD symptoms (open…
RT @DTWillingham: Longitudinal study of Dutch youth (N=543) claims social media use *causes* (not just associated with) ADHD symptoms (open…
RT @DTWillingham: Longitudinal study of Dutch youth (N=543) claims social media use *causes* (not just associated with) ADHD symptoms (open…
RT @DTWillingham: Longitudinal study of Dutch youth (N=543) claims social media use *causes* (not just associated with) ADHD symptoms (open…
RT @DTWillingham: Longitudinal study of Dutch youth (N=543) claims social media use *causes* (not just associated with) ADHD symptoms (open…
RT @DTWillingham: Longitudinal study of Dutch youth (N=543) claims social media use *causes* (not just associated with) ADHD symptoms (open…
RT @DTWillingham: Longitudinal study of Dutch youth (N=543) claims social media use *causes* (not just associated with) ADHD symptoms (open…
RT @DTWillingham: Longitudinal study of Dutch youth (N=543) claims social media use *causes* (not just associated with) ADHD symptoms (open…
RT @DTWillingham: Longitudinal study of Dutch youth (N=543) claims social media use *causes* (not just associated with) ADHD symptoms (open…
RT @DTWillingham: Longitudinal study of Dutch youth (N=543) claims social media use *causes* (not just associated with) ADHD symptoms (open…
RT @DTWillingham: Longitudinal study of Dutch youth (N=543) claims social media use *causes* (not just associated with) ADHD symptoms (open…
RT @DTWillingham: Longitudinal study of Dutch youth (N=543) claims social media use *causes* (not just associated with) ADHD symptoms (open…
Longitudinal study of Dutch youth (N=543) claims social media use *causes* (not just associated with) ADHD symptoms (open) https://t.co/VVS3eGfvt5
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