Associations between adverse childhood experiences and early adolescent problematic screen use in the United States

ABSTRACT:

Background

Problematic screen use, defined as an inability to control use despite private, social, and professional life consequences, is increasingly common among adolescents and can have significant mental and physical health consequences. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are important risk factors in the development of addictive behaviors and may play an important role in the development of problematic screen use.

Methods

Prospective data from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study (Baseline and Year 2; 2018–2020; N = 9,673, participants who did not use screens were excluded) were analyzed in 2023. Generalized logistic mixed effects models were used to determine associations with ACEs and the presence of problematic use among adolescents who used screens

SUBMITTER: Raney J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10286460 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature