Untersuchung der Zusammenhänge von Schlaf, ADHS-Symptomen und Medienkonsum

Abstract

Abstract: Background. Non-organic sleep-onset insomnia affects 20% of children and adolescents and is associated with memory impairments, behavioral problems, and reduced academic performance. Increasing nighttime media consumption via social media and smartphones often exceeds recommended limits and may worsen sleep problems. ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) affects about 8% of children. It is frequently accompanied by sleep disturbances, which may be exacerbated by screen use and blue light exposure. Objective. This study investigates the relationship between ADHD symptoms, sleep problems, and media consumption, and examines media use as a moderating factor between sleep parameters and ADHD symptoms. Methods. Children aged 5-10 years were recruited from sleep laboratories. Parents and children completed questionnaires on sleep behavior, media use and ADHD Symptoms. Of 115 datasets collected over 24 months, 99 were analyzed. Results. Significant associations were found between ADHD Symptoms, total sleep duration, nighttime awakenings. The interaction between media use and ADHD was also examined, revealing a significant correlation with both daily and nighttime media consumption on weekdays and weekends. A partially significant relationship between media use and sleep was ob-served, limited to bedtime. In the moderation analysis, slightly significant results emerged, with media consumption acting as a moderating variable, potentially explained by a hypodo-paminergic state.