Exploratory cross-sectional study finds links between impulsivity and gaming disorder in male adolescents with ADHD, suggesting distinct facet associations.
Key Points
To explore the associations between different impulsivity facets and symptoms of internet gaming disorder in male adolescents with ADHD.
Cross-sectional study involving 45 male adolescents with ADHD aged 12-17 recruited from outpatient clinics in Turkiye.
Assessed impulsivity using the Barratt Impulsiveness Scale-11-SF and IGD symptoms with the IGDS-27.
Computed Spearman correlations and performed multivariable linear regression to evaluate associations.
Non-planning impulsivity was positively associated with IGD symptoms (B = 4.15, p = .002).
All impulsivity facets showed positive correlations with IGD symptoms, with non-planning being the strongest in multivariable analysis.
Age and ADHD pharmacotherapy status did not significantly affect impulsivity or IGD severity.