Do Children and Adolescents with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Use Screens More? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis | Synapse
March 28, 2026
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
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.