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Table 4 Multivariable Regressions for Negative Consequences of Internet Use (Self-Report)

From: Problematic internet use in children and adolescents: associations with psychiatric disorders and impairment

Outcome

Model 1a

Beta (95% CI)

p

Model 2b

Beta (95% CI)

p

Model 3c

Beta (95% CI)

p

Impairment

5.63 (4.03–7.23)

<.001

5.37 (3.78–6.96)

<.001

4.63 (3.06–6.20)

<.001

Physical Activity

−0.03 (−0.19–0.13)

0.72

−0.03 (− 0.19–0.12)

0.67

−0.01 (− 0.16–0.15)

0.95

BMI

1.03 (0.08–1.99)

0.03

0.82 (−0.08–1.72)

0.07

0.61 (− 0.30–1.51)

0.19

FMI

0.64 (−0.02–1.31)

0.06

0.56 (− 0.07–1.19)

0.08

0.40 (− 0.24–1.03)

0.22

Sleep Disturbances

4.67 (2.14–7.20)

<.001

4.64 (2.10–7.17)

<.001

3.15 (0.71–5.59)

0.01

  1. aUnadjusted model; bAdjusted for sex, age, SES, collection site, and single caregiver; cAdjusted for sex, age, SES, collection site, single caregiver and all diagnoses; Beta values are standardized
  2. Separate linear regression models examining associations between self-reported Problematic Internet Use (PIU) and impairment, physical health, and sleep