Association between Internet Addiction and ADHD in Senior Students of Some Elementary Schools |
박일순1, 박종2, 최성우3, 김승곤2, 김혜연4, 한미아2 |
1조선대학교 대학원 보건학과 2조선대학교 3조선대학교 의과대학 예방의학교실 4서남대학교 |
초등학교 고학년 아동에서 인터넷 중독과 주의력결핍 과잉행동장애와의 관련성 |
박일순1, 박종2, 최성우3, 김승곤2, 김혜연4, 한미아2 |
1조선대학교 대학원 보건학과 2조선대학교 3조선대학교 의과대학 예방의학교실 4서남대학교 |
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Abstract |
Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the association between internet addiction and Attention-Deficity/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) among senior students in some elementary schools.
Methods Total 1,172 students of 4 elementary schools were chosen. General characteristics,health-related behavior, internet addition(K-scale), and ADHD were collected using self-reported questionnaires. Chi-square tests, t-tests and multiple logistic regression analysis were performed to assess the association between internet addiction and ADHD symptoms.
Results Amongst 1,172 subjects, boy students were 628 (53.6%) and girl students were 544(46.4%). The prevalence of ADHD was 65 (5.5%). With regard to internet addiction, 157 (13.4%),106 (9.0%) and 909 (77.6%) of the students were categorized as high-risk group, potential-risk group and normal group, respectively. The odds ratio for ADHD was significantly higher in potentialrisk group (OR=20.08, 95% CI=3.51-114.92) and high-risk group (OR=125.77, 95% CI=24.46-646.66) than normal group. Also, internet addiction score was significantly associated with ADHD symptoms OR=108, 95%CI=1.06-1.11).
Conclusions Internet addiction was associated with ADHD in late elementary students. Further study is need to investigate the biologic mechanism between internet addiction and ADHD. |
Key Words:
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, internet addiction, risk factors |
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