Screen Addiction in Adolescents: Empirical Analysis of The Links with Attention Disorders and Depression

Abstract

 Intensive screen use among adolescents is associated with alterations in attentional functioning and an increase in depressive symptoms. However, 
findings in the scientific literature remain heterogeneous and sometimes contradictory. This article examines the available empirical data by detailing 
the protocols of the main studies, and then proposes a critical discussion highlighting the current theoretical tensions. Finally, clinical recommendations are formulated in order to support adolescents presenting problematic screen use and attentional disorders.