Problematic Internet use and the risk of suicide ideation in Chinese adolescents: A cross-sectional analysis

Among 12,507 adolescents, 27.52% met the criteria for problematic Internet use (PIU).

• A total of 2,809 adolescents reported suicidal ideation (SI), representing 22.46% of the sample.
• PIU is significantly associated with an increased risk of SI, with higher IAT scores correlating to greater risk.
• Adolescents with IAT scores between 60-79 points had a 1.3 times higher odds of SI compared to those with scores below 40.
• For IAT scores of 80-100 points, the odds of SI increased to 2.2 times compared to lower scores.
• The risk of SI associated with PIU was consistent across various subgroups, including those with mood disorders and different levels of quality of life.
• Interactions between PIU and factors like mood disorders and aggression were significant, indicating a complex relationship.

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