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Problematic Internet Use and Technology Interactions Among Transgender Adolescents
Brittany J Allen1, Zoe E Stratman1, Bradley R Kerr1
1Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, USA.
Transgender Health
|August 7, 2024
Summary
Transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse (TNG) adolescents show higher problematic internet use (PIU) risk. Digital media is more important for TNG youth to explore identity and their environment.
Area of Science:
- Adolescent Health
- Digital Media Studies
- Psychology
Background:
- Adolescents increasingly use digital media for social interaction and identity exploration.
- Understanding variations in digital media use and risks across different adolescent populations is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the risk of problematic internet use (PIU) between transgender and cisgender adolescents.
- To assess the importance of digital media interactions for transgender and cisgender adolescents.
Main Methods:
- A nationally representative online survey was administered to adolescents.
- The survey included the Problematic and Risky Internet Use Screening Scale-3 (PRIUSS-3) and the Adolescent Digital Technology Interactions and Importance scale.
- Comparative analysis of scale scores and PIU rates between transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse (TNG) and cisgender adolescents.
Main Results:
- The study included 4575 adolescents, with 53 (1.2%) identified as TNG.
- TNG adolescents reported significantly higher PRIUSS-3 scores, indicating a greater risk of PIU.
- TNG adolescents also reported higher mean scores for the importance of technology in exploring identity and expanding their offline environment.
Conclusions:
- TNG adolescents exhibit a higher risk of problematic internet use compared to cisgender adolescents.
- Differences in the perceived importance of digital technology for identity exploration and social connection may contribute to this disparity.
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