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Event related potentials in children with internet addiction disorder

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  13 August 2021

S. Bakhtadze ,
N. Khachapuridze  and
N. Geladze
S. Bakhtadze*
Affiliation:
Department Of Paediatric Neurology, Tbilisi State Medical University, Tbilisi, Georgia
N. Khachapuridze
Affiliation:
Department Of Paediatric Neurology, Tbilisi State Medical University, Tbilisi, Georgia
N. Geladze
Affiliation:
Department Of Paediatric Neurology, Tbilisi State Medical University, Tbilisi, Georgia
*
*Corresponding author.

Abstract

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Introduction

Internet addiction disorder (IAD) is defined as one of the commonest disorder in children and adolescents affecting 40 percent of them. Although it does not cause mental disorders it is known that IAD is commonly related with attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The best approach to asses attention is recording of event related potentials (ERPs) especially late response like P300. There are growing evidence regarding assessment of attention in IAD with different questionnaires but less is known about evidence received with more valid measurements like P300.

Objectives

The aim of our study was to measure attention parameters in IAD subjects by using the most valid test–latency and amplitude of P300. We have examined 70 children with IAD aged 5-18 years. Children were divided into two groups: Group 1 (40 children) was matched as a study group including children with IAD and group 2 controls (30 children) without IAD and without ADHD.

Methods

IAD was assessed by Young IAD scale. Children with Young scale less than 20 and with IQ less than 85 were excluded from the study. Recording of P300 was done by international protocol using oddball paradigm method. Statistical analysis was done by SSPS 26.

Results

In study group increase in P300 latency was found (mean range 350-375 msc) while amplitude was normal (p <0.05). In controls both parameters were within normal range.

Conclusions

IAD could be related with attention disorders causing poor attention span. This evidence is very important as they affect internet addicted children and adolescents’ social well being.

Disclosure

No significant relationships.

Keywords

LatencyInternet addiction disorderAttentionEvent related potentials
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European Psychiatry , Volume 64 , Special Issue S1: Abstracts of the 29th European Congress of Psychiatry , April 2021 , pp. S88
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