Open AccessAn investigation into the frequency of addiction to video games in children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
Author(s) -
Katayoon Razjouyan,
Mojgan Khademi,
Zahara Yazdi Dorandish,
Rozita Davari-Ashtiani
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of family medicine and primary care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2278-7135
pISSN - 2249-4863
DOI - 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_464_19
Subject(s) - addiction , medicine , attention deficit , attention deficit hyperactivity disorder , psychiatry , significant difference , video game , clinical psychology , internet addiction disorder , multimedia , computer science
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is known as the most common neurological disorder in childhood. Failure to timely diagnose ADHD can lead to harmful effects for the individual and the family. The relationship between this disorder and the addiction to video games has been reported in children. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the degree of addiction to video games in Iranian children with ADHD, compared with normal children.