Indirect and Conditional Associations Between ADHD and Risky Internet Use in Elementary School Children With Parent-child Conflict and Maternal Childhood Trauma | Synapse
March 3, 2026
Indirect and Conditional Associations Between ADHD and Risky Internet Use in Elementary School Children With Parent-child Conflict and Maternal Childhood Trauma
Key Points
Risky internet use increases in elementary school children with ADHD and high parent-child conflict.
The connection between ADHD and internet use appears stronger when maternal childhood trauma is present.
Observational analysis shows that parent-child conflict acts as a bridge linking ADHD to internet use risks.
Implications suggest that addressing parental relationships may help mitigate risks linked to ADHD.