초등학교 고학년 아동에서 인터넷 중독과 주의력결핍 과잉행동장애(ADHD)와의 관련성

Abstract

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the association between internet addiction and Attention-Deficity/ Hyperactivity Symptoms 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 potential-risk group(20.08[95% CI :3.51-114.92]) and high-risk group(125.77[95% CI:24.46-646.66]) than normal group. Also, internet addiction score was significantly associated with ADHD symptoms(OR 1.08, 95%CI: 1.06-1.11). Finally, among 7 subordinate factors of internet addiction, Virtual Interpersonal Relationship, Deviate Behavior and Tolerance showed significantly assciated with ADHD. 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.