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  • Child and Adolescent Psychology
  • Digital Media and Mental Health
  • Psychometrics

Background:

  • Digital device (DD) overuse is a growing concern, impacting young people's mental health.
  • Anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbances are increasingly prevalent in children and adolescents.
  • Validating assessment tools in diverse linguistic populations is crucial for accurate diagnosis and intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To validate the Spanish version of the Digital Addiction Scale for Children (DASC).
  • To assess the relationship between problematic digital device use and mental health outcomes (anxiety, depression).
  • To examine the association between digital device use and sleep patterns in children and adolescents.

Main Methods:

  • A sample of 977 children (ages 9-14) completed self-report measures.
  • Validated instruments included the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) and the DASC-Spanish version.
  • Statistical analyses included confirmatory factor analysis, reliability testing (Cronbach's alpha, McDonald's omega), and correlation analyses.

Main Results:

  • The DASC-Spanish version demonstrated a bifactorial structure and good reliability.
  • Problematic digital device use correlated with higher anxiety and depression symptoms.
  • Increased digital device use was associated with reduced sleep duration.

Conclusions:

  • The Spanish DASC is a psychometrically sound tool for assessing problematic digital device use in children and adolescents.
  • Findings highlight the significant links between digital device overuse, negative emotional symptoms, and sleep disturbances.
  • The DASC-Spanish version supports psychological practice and research aimed at promoting well-being in youth.