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Chutko L.S.

N.P. Bechtereva Institute of the Human Brain of the Russian Academy of Sciences;
Saint-Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University

Yakovenko E.A.

N. Bekhtereva Institute of Human Brain Russian Academy of Sciences

Surushkina S.Yu.

N. Bekhtereva Institute of Human Brain Russian Academy of Sciences

Didur M.D.

N.P. Bechtereva Institute of Human BraIn

Cherednichenko D.V.

N. Bekhtereva Institute of Human Brain Russian Academy of Sciences

Shcheglova L.V.

Saint Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University

Sosnina I.B.

Saint Petersburg State Budgetary Healthcare Institution «Consultative and Diagnostic Center for Children»

Snegova E.V.

Saint Petersburg State Budgetary Healthcare Institution «Consultative and Diagnostic Center for Children»

Problematic internet use by children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Authors:

Chutko L.S., Yakovenko E.A., Surushkina S.Yu., Didur M.D., Cherednichenko D.V., Shcheglova L.V., Sosnina I.B., Snegova E.V.

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Journal: S.S. Korsakov Journal of Neurology and Psychiatry. 2026;126(1): 69‑76

DOI: 10.17116/jnevro202612601169

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PROBLEMATIC INTERNET USE BY CHILDREN WITH ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
PROBLEMATIC INTERNET USE BY CHILDREN WITH ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER

To cite this article:

Chutko LS, Yakovenko EA, Surushkina SYu, et al. Problematic internet use by children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. S.S. Korsakov Journal of Neurology and Psychiatry. 2026;126(1):69‑76. (In Russ.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/jnevro202612601169

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Abstract:

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this study was to examine the clinical and psychophysiological characteristics of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), characterized by «problematic internet use» (PIU).

MATERIAL AND METHODS

The study group included 43 children aged 12—14 years with the most common combined type of ADHD and comorbid manifestations of PUI. The comparison group included 40 children aged 12—14 years with combined ADHD without signs of PUI. The control group consisted of 30 children aged 12—14 years without neuropsychiatric disorders. The following research methods were used in the study: the SNAP-IY questionnaire for quantitative assessment of ADHD manifestations, the CIAS scale for quantitative assessment of signs of tendency toward internet-addicted behavior, the CMAS (Comprehensive Anxiety Scale), the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire and the TOVA (Test of Variables of Attention) for assessing attention and impulsivity in relation to age-specific norms.

RESULTS

The study results showed that children with combined ADHD and PII had higher scores on inattention and impulsivity compared to children with isolated ADHD. Furthermore, children with combined ADHD and PUI were characterized by higher levels of anxiety and more pronounced social difficulties compared to children with isolated ADHD.

CONCLUSION

Thus, more pronounced executive function impairments can be noted in the group of children with combined disorders.

Keywords:

ADHD
problematic internet use
executive functions
cortexin

Authors:

Chutko L.S.

N.P. Bechtereva Institute of the Human Brain of the Russian Academy of Sciences;
Saint-Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University

Yakovenko E.A.

N. Bekhtereva Institute of Human Brain Russian Academy of Sciences

Surushkina S.Yu.

N. Bekhtereva Institute of Human Brain Russian Academy of Sciences

Didur M.D.

N.P. Bechtereva Institute of Human BraIn

Cherednichenko D.V.

N. Bekhtereva Institute of Human Brain Russian Academy of Sciences

Shcheglova L.V.

Saint Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University

Sosnina I.B.

Saint Petersburg State Budgetary Healthcare Institution «Consultative and Diagnostic Center for Children»

Snegova E.V.

Saint Petersburg State Budgetary Healthcare Institution «Consultative and Diagnostic Center for Children»

Received:

11.12.2025

Accepted:

15.01.2026

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