The Separation of Adult ADHD Inattention and Hyperactivity-Impulsivity Symptoms and Their Association with Problematic Short-Video Use: A Structural Equation Modeling Analysis.
Chuxian Xu, Zhaojia Gu, Jin Yan, Matthew Lock, Shuaiyu Chen, Qian Zhuang
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Abstract
Purpose: This study investigates the relationship between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms and problematic short-video use (PSVU) in adults, particularly focusing on the affective and cognitive processes that mediate this relationship. The research aims to clarify how different ADHD symptom domains, specifically inattention (IA) and hyperactivity-impulsivity (HI), contribute to PSVU.
Patients and methods: The study recruited 563 Chinese college students (age: mean±SD = 19.85±1.56) through an online survey platform. Participants were assessed for ADHD symptoms, PSVU, cognitive reappraisal, emotional distress (including anxiety and depression), and boredom proneness. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was employed to analyze the mediation effects of these variables on the relationship between adult ADHD symptoms and PSVU. Additionally, the shared and distinct pathway from IA and HI to PSVU in adults were also explored.
Results: The results revealed a serial mediating effect of cognitive reappraisal, emotional distress, and boredom proneness for the association between ADHD and PSVU (Estimate = 0.005, 95% CI = [0.001, 0.014]). Both IA and HI symptoms were found to influence PSVU with increased emotional distress and boredom proneness (IA, Estimate = 0.055, 95% CI = [0.021, 0.099]; HI, Estimate = 0.088, 95% CI = [0.043, 0.150]). However, divergent pathways were found by which IA increased the PSVU indirectly by heightening susceptibility to boredom proneness (Estimate = 0.044, 95% CI = [0.016, 0.086]), whereas HI primarily influenced PSVU through cognitive reappraisal, emotional distress, and boredom proneness (Estimate = 0.009, 95% CI = [0.003, 0.020]).
Conclusion: These findings shed light on how PSVU develops in adults with different ADHD symptoms, which provide valuable insights for developing more targeted prevention and treatment strategies for short-video addiction in ADHD adults.
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Psychology Research and Behavior Management is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal focusing on the science of psychology and its application in behavior management to develop improved outcomes in the clinical, educational, sports and business arenas. Specific topics covered in the journal include: -Neuroscience, memory and decision making -Behavior modification and management -Clinical applications -Business and sports performance management -Social and developmental studies -Animal studies The journal welcomes submitted papers covering original research, clinical studies, surveys, reviews and evaluations, guidelines, expert opinion and commentary, case reports and extended reports.
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