| This article provides a computational analysis of the behavioural effects of ADHD and its underlying decision making andepigenetic factors including the DNA methylation in relation to the ST3GAL3 gene, which has been found to play an important role in ADHD. It includes a systematic literature review combined with an adaptive dynamical system modelling approach to model and simulate the adaptive mental and behavioural dynamics in an integrative manner. As individuals with ADHD are prone to consuming digital media in an unhealthy manner, the behavioural effects of ADHD are considered in the context of digital media use. This is examined in relation to the associated neurological impairments in self-regulation as well as reward processing underlying decision-making. To illustrate this interplay, it is modelled by a higher-order adaptive dynamical system modelling approach. In addition, this article discusses both traditional (pharmacological) and non-traditional (mindfulness) interventions to improve quality of life and reduce impairments associated with ADHD and applied in the context of problematic digital media use. |
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