Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the link between screen time and cognitive function in children with ADHD, involving 184 participants aged 6-16.
- Results show that higher IQ, shorter screen time, and higher maternal education predict better cognitive function in these children.
- The findings emphasize the need for parents to manage their children's screen time to support cognitive development.
Video Abstracts
Category Ranking
98%
Total Visits
921
Avg Visit Duration
2 minutes
Citations
20
Article Abstract
Background: Screen exposure may affect cognitive function in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). We aimed to investigate the relationship between screen time and cognitive function in children with ADHD and explore other risk factors for cognitive function.
Methods: The study included 184 patients with ADHD (aged 6-16 years). Socioeconomic and demographic information was collected. We assessed the core symptoms of ADHD, intelligence quotient (IQ), cognitive function (using the Das-Naglieri cognitive assessment system [DN:CAS] Chinese version), and screen time per day. Multiple linear regression was used to evaluate the factors associated with DN:CAS subscales.
Results: A higher full IQ (p < 0.001), shorter screen time per day (p < 0.001), and higher maternal education level (p = 0.029) were predictors of better scores on the DN:CAS full scale.
Conclusion: IQ, screen time, and maternal education are predictors of cognitive function in children and adolescents with ADHD. Hence, parents should understand the importance of controlling their children's screen time to enhance their cognitive function.
Impact: IQ, screen time, and maternal education are predictors of cognitive function in children and adolescents with ADHD. Thus, parents should understand the importance of controlling their children's screen time to enhance their cognitive function. Our application of DN:CAS as a cognitive assessment tool is advantageous compared to the Wechsler intelligence test. The DN:CAS Chinese version is a theory-driven assessment kit, developed based on the PASS (planning, attention, simultaneous, and successive) theory assessing cognitive function. The PASS theory is an example of a terminal cognitive processing theory based on the view of functional regions of brain operation and cognitive psychology.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|---|
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41390-025-04026-9 | DOI Listing |
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
Similar Publications
Boston University Alzheimer's Disease Research Center Clinical Core: Infrastructure to facilitate research on post-traumatic Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
Alzheimers Dement
September 2025
Boston University Alzheimer's Disease Research Center and BU CTE Center, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
We describe the rationale, methodology, and design of the Boston University Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (BU ADRC) Clinical Core (CC). The CC characterizes a longitudinal cohort of participants with/without brain trauma to characterize the clinical presentation, biomarker profiles, and risk factors of post-traumatic Alzheimer's disease (AD) and AD-related dementias (ADRD), including chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Participants complete assessments of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and repetitive head impacts (RHIs); annual Uniform Data Set (UDS) and supplementary evaluations; digital phenotyping; annual blood draw; magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and lumbar puncture every 3 years; electroencephalogram (EEG); and amyloid and/or tau positron emission tomography (PET) on a subset.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackgrounds: Incidence of malignant disease in older patients has been increasing. These geriatric patients have more comorbidities and frailty than younger patients, necessitating different approaches in evaluation and treatment. Geriatric surgery studies in Japan have followed those conducted in the US.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMaternal Serotonin Levels and Neurodevelopmental Severity in Autistic Children: A Partial Replication and Extension.
JAACAP Open
September 2025
Columbia University, New York, New York.
Objective: The serotonin system has long been implicated in autism spectrum disorder. A previous study reported lower whole blood serotonin (WB5-HT) concentrations in the mothers of children with more severe autism. This study attempted to replicate this finding in an independent cohort.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFExecutive and Social Functioning in Children and Adolescents With Noonan Syndromes: Cognition and Behavior.
JAACAP Open
September 2025
Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Radboud University, Nijmegen, the Netherlands.
Objective: The current study aims to examine executive and social functioning in children and adolescents with Noonan syndromes, which contributes to the understanding of the cognitive and behavioral profile of this population and possible treatment options.
Method: A total of 26 children and adolescents with Noonan syndromes (including Noonan syndrome, Noonan syndrome with multiple lentigines, and Noonan-like syndrome with loose anagen hair; mean age = 11.92 years, SD = 2.
Müller-Lyer Illusion in Adults Increases with Age but Is Not Affected by Mild Visual Acuity Loss.
Eye Brain
September 2025
National Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, People's Republic of China.
Purpose: To investigate the impact of mild visual acuity loss on the Müller-Lyer illusion in adults and evaluate its potential as a clinical indicator for visual-cognitive integration mechanisms.
Methods: Three experiments were conducted. Experiment 1 measured illusion intensity in 49 young adults (25.