Do Children and Adolescents with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Use Screens More? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Key Points

• The aim is to determine if children and adolescents with ADHD use screens more than their peers.
• Conducted a systematic review of relevant studies
• Performed a meta-analysis to quantify screen time differences
• Included data from children and adolescents diagnosed with ADHD
• Children and adolescents with ADHD spent more time on screens during weekdays
• Higher rates of excessive screen use were noted in the ADHD population