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- Title
El uso problemático de nuevas tecnologías en una muestra clínica de niños y adolescentes. Personalidad y problemas de conducta asociados.
- Authors
Alonso, Cristina; Romero, Estrella
- Abstract
Introduction. In parallel to the rapid growth of access to new technologies (NT) there has been an increase in the problematic use of the same, especially among children and adolescents. Although research in this field is increasing, the studies have mainly been developed in the community, and the characteristics associated with the problematic use of NT are unknown in samples that require clinical care. Therefore, the aim of this study is to analyze the relationship between problematic use of video games (UPV) and Internet (UPI) and personality traits and behavior problems in a clinical sample of children and adolescents. Methodology. The sample consists of 88 patients who were examined in the clinical psychology consultation in the Mental Health Unit for Children and Adolescents of the University Hospital of Santiago de Compostela. Data were obtained from self-reports and rating scales filled out by parents. Results. 31.8% of the participants present UPI and 18.2%, UPV. The children and adolescents with UPNT have lower levels of Openness to experience, Conscientiousness and Agreeableness and higher levels of Emotional instability, global Impulsivity and Externalizing behavior problems, as well as Attention and Thought problems. Conclusions. UPNT is a problem that emerges as an important issue in clinical care for children and adolescents, so its study in child and youth care units is needed. Understanding the psychopathological profile of children and adolescents with UPNT will allow for the development of differential and more specific interventions.
- Subjects
BEHAVIOR disorders in children; PERSONALITY disorders; VIDEO games &; psychology; INTERNET &; psychology; TECHNOLOGICAL innovations; EMOTIONS
- Publication
Actas Espanolas de Psiquiatria, 2017, Vol 45, Issue 2, p62
- ISSN
1139-9287
- Publication type
Article