Children’s and adolescents’ negative internet experiences and the association with quality of life and behavioural difficulties: a cross-sectional study
Our study indicates that negative internet experiences are highly prevalent in adolescents, particularly those struggling with mental health issues. This underlines the importance of preventive measures. Longitudinal studies are needed to disentangle the potential interdependence of mental health and negative internet experiences.
Authors
- Wieland Kieß (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4118-9455)
- Tanja Poulain (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3825-5829)
- M. Schulz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3032-9512)
- Nico Grafe
- Deborah Prkno (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-2837-5530)
Institutions
- Leipzig University of Applied Sciences (DE)
- Center for Children (US)
- National Center for Women and Children’s Health, China CDC (CN)
- Leipzig University (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Paediatrics Open
- Published
- 2025-04-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjpo-2024-003135
- Primary Topic
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- European Commission
- Universität Leipzig
- Freistaat Sachsen
- European Regional Development Fund
- European Social Fund