Problematic Electronic Gadget Use in Children and Adolescents With Psychiatric Disorders : Parent Rated Survey
Morressier, 2017
Online
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Objectives: To assess the profile of parent rated problematic electronic gadget use in children and adolescents with psychiatric disorders and to explore demographic factors, psychiatric diagnosis and correlations with problematic gadget use. Background and Aims: Technology can be a very useful tool for learning and skill enhancement. However there are emerging concerns over excessive use of gadgets and difficulties in controlling usage in certain children and adolescents.Materials and Methods: This study was conducted at the Child and adolescent Psychiatry Clinic at MGM Medical College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai. All Children and Adolescents diagnosed with psychiatric disorders and their parents having atleast 1 or more electronic gadget were eligible to participate in the study. A parent rated survey questionnaire was developed for the purpose of the study. The survey comprised 10 questions rated on a likert scale from 0 to 4 looking into domains of excessive use of gadgets, time spent, problems with biological functions, restriction of outdoor activities, academic difficulties etc. Informed consent and Institutional Ethics Committee Clearance was obtained. Data was analysed using SPSS. Results: Sample size was 60; boys(51.66%) and girls(48.33%). Mean age was 11 years and maximum were from urban areas(58.2%). Parent rated survey revealed significant total scores of problematic gadget use in 73.5% of sample and predominantly in 63.33% of boys. Clinical diagnosis of ADHD, Autism, Depression, Conduct Disorder, Substance Use, etc. was significantly correlated with problematic gadget use.Conclusions: Our study has relevant clinical and research implications in emerging arena of problematic gadget use.
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Problematic Electronic Gadget Use in Children and Adolescents With Psychiatric Disorders : Parent Rated Survey
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Autor/in / Beteiligte Person: | Verma, Rishab |
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Veröffentlichung: | Morressier, 2017 |
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