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

Paulo Gonçalves Júnior; Italo Emmanoel Silva e Silva; Marcela Baraúna Magno; Leonardo Maia; Matheus Melo Pithon; Raildo da Silva Coqueiro

doi:10.1080/24694193.2026.2640837

March 26, 2026Comprehensive Child and Adolescent Nursing

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

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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

Implication

A systematic review finds increased screen time in children and adolescents with ADHD, suggesting implications for behavioral health.

Abstract

Children and adolescents with ADHD spent more time during weekdays using screens and were therefore more likely to exhibit excessive screen and computer use.

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Júnior et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c771f08bbfbc51511e203b https://doi.org/10.1080/24694193.2026.2640837

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

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

Key Points

Implication

Abstract

Discussion

Cite This Study

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