Network analysis of childhood maltreatment and internet addiction in adolescents with major depressive disorder.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Childhood maltreatment (CM) is closely linked to internet addiction (IA), especially in adolescents with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). Previous studies have shown that adolescents who experience CM are more likely to develop IA and other psychological problems. This study aims to explore the complex relationship between CM and IA through network analysis, particularly identifying the core symptoms and bridge symptoms to better understand the development of IA in these adolescents.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted in seven hospitals in Anhui Province, China, involving 332 adolescents diagnosed with MDD using DSM-5 criteria. The Childhood Trauma Questionnaire - Short Form (CTQ-SF) and the Internet Addiction Test (IAT) were used to assess CM and IA sy

SUBMITTER: Wang S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11539693 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature