scholarly journals Relationship between the experience of online game genre and high risk of Internet gaming disorder in Korean adolescents

2020 ◽  
Vol 42 ◽  
pp. e2020016
Author(s):  
Hyunho Han ◽  
Hyunsuk Jeong ◽  
Sun-Jin Jo ◽  
Hye Jung Son ◽  
Hyeon Woo Yim
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Internet Gaming Disorder ◽  
Role Playing ◽  
Online Games ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Gaming Disorder ◽  
Online Game ◽  
School Students ◽  
Simulation Games ◽  
Internet Gaming

OBJECTIVES:This study examined the association between high risk of Internet gaming disorder (IGD) and online game genres used by adolescents.METHODS: The data derived from the baseline data of the Internet user Cohort for Unbiased Recognition of gaming disorder in Early Adolescence. A total 1,532 middle school students who use online games included. The participants reported the names of the online games they used during the past year. Game genres were categorized into role playing games (RPGs), shooting, multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA), simulation, arcade, sports and action games. The risk of IGD was measured using the Internet Gaming Use-Elicited symptom Screen. The relationship between the experience of online game genre and high risk of IGD was analyzed using multiple logistic regression model.RESULTS: The game time of a student was longer if he or she had an experience of RPGs, shooting games, MOBA games, simulation games, and action games. The direct and independent association between high risk of IGD in adolescents and the genres of RPGs, simulation games and MOBA were found to be odds ratios 1.52 (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.03 to 2.26); 1.59 (95% CI, 1.03 to 2.45); and 1.51 (95% CI, 1.03 to 2.21), respectively after adjusted the potential confounding variables and the use of other online game genres.CONCLUSIONS: The present cross-sectional study has found an association between online game genres and the risk of IGD in adolescents attending a school. A cohort study should verify the causal association in future.

scholarly journals Relationship between Internet Gaming Disorder with Depressive Syndrome and Dopamine Transporter Condition in Online Games Player

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (16) ◽  
pp. 2638-2642 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bayu Ariatama ◽  
Elmeida Effendy ◽  
Mustafa M. Amin
Keyword(s):  
Dopamine Transporter ◽  
Internet Gaming Disorder ◽  
Rank Correlation ◽  
Online Games ◽  
Depressive Syndrome ◽  
Gaming Disorder ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Internet Gaming ◽  
Patient Health ◽  
The Relationship

BACKGROUND: Internet game playing is experiencing rapid growth in both youth and adult populations. The excess playing this game cause negative consequences, including game addiction. Internet Gaming Disorder is an increasingly prevalent disorder, which can have severe consequences in affected young people and their life. AIM: To observe the depressive syndrome and dopamine transporter condition (DAT) to find out the severity of internet gaming disorder. METHODS: To analyse the relationship between IGD and Depressive Syndrome and to analyse the relationship between IGD and DAT in online games player by using Spearman Rank Correlation Analysis. Depression testing is done by using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 method (PHQ-9). The sample of the experiments of this research was 48 online games players in the internet cafe at Medan Area sub-district, which ages between 20 – 40 years old and have been playing games for at least 12 months RESULTS: It was found that there was strong one-way relation (0.625) between IGD and PHQ-9 significantly (p < 0.01), however, it was found that strong enough (-0.465) relation between IGD and DAT (p < 0.01) and strong opposite relation (-0.680) between PHQ-9 and DAT (p < 0.01). CONCLUSION: There was a relationship between Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) with depressive symptoms and Dopamine Transporter (DAT) level. PHQ-9 score was higher in people with a higher score of IGDS9-SF. As well as DAT level, there was opposite strong enough correlation between IGD and DAT that indicating the higher IGD score, the lower DAT level.

scholarly journals Psychometric assessment of the Internet Gaming Disorder diagnostic criteria: An Item Response Theory study

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 176-184 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruno Schivinski ◽  
Magdalena Brzozowska-Woś ◽  
Erin M. Buchanan ◽  
Mark D. Griffiths ◽  
Halley M. Pontes
Keyword(s):  
Item Response Theory ◽  
Diagnostic Criteria ◽  
Item Response ◽  
Internet Gaming Disorder ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Psychometric Assessment ◽  
Gaming Disorder ◽  
Response Theory ◽  
Internet Gaming

Role-Playing and Real-Time Strategy Games Associated with Greater Probability of Internet Gaming Disorder

2015 ◽  
Vol 18 (8) ◽  
pp. 480-485 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adam Eichenbaum ◽  
Florian Kattner ◽  
Daniel Bradford ◽  
Douglas A. Gentile ◽  
C. Shawn Green
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
Internet Gaming Disorder ◽  
Role Playing ◽  
Gaming Disorder ◽  
Internet Gaming ◽  
Strategy Games

scholarly journals Managing Problematic Usage of the Internet and Related Disorders in an Era of Diagnostic Transition: An Updated Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-74
Author(s):  
Bernardo Dell’Osso ◽  
Ilaria Di Bernardo ◽  
Matteo Vismara ◽  
Eleonora Piccoli ◽  
Federica Giorgetti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Investigation ◽  
Internet Gaming Disorder ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Gaming Disorder ◽  
Treatment Interventions ◽  
Treatment Pathways ◽  
Internet Gaming ◽  
Assessment And Treatment ◽  
Clinical Overview

Introduction: Problematic Usage of the Internet (PUI) refers to a broad and likely heterogeneous group of Internet-related conditions associated with behavioural disturbances and functional impairment. Methods: Within PUI several conditions have been reported, including Gaming Disorder, Shopping Addiction, Cyberchondria, Gambling Disorder, Cyberpornography Addiction and Cyberbullying. While increasing reports in the field try to define the epidemiologic and clinical boundaries of these conditions, the rapid and continuous evolution of Internet related behaviours as well as their problematic/pathological expressions are often difficult to diagnose, assess, approach with treatment interventions and follow-up. Results: In addition, some of the PUI-related conditions show characteristics of addiction to the Internet as a preferential tool to engage in specific behaviours, while some others exclusively manifest on the Internet, making it necessary to find distinct assessment and treatment pathways. Conclusion: The inclusion of Internet Gaming Disorder in Section III by the DSM-5 and the recognition of Gaming Disorder by the ICD-11 opened the way for a systematic clinical investigation of this and other PUI-related conditions, particularly in terms of preventive and therapeutic strategies. The present article is aimed at offering an updated clinical overview on the main expressions of PUI, focussing on the latest acquisitions in this evolving field.

scholarly journals Internet Gaming Disorder in Adolescence: Investigating Profiles and Associated Risk Factors

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mirna Macur ◽  
Halley M Pontes
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Video Games ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Internet Gaming Disorder ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Gaming Disorder ◽  
Internet Gaming

Abstract Background: Since electronic gaming is particularly appealing to children and adolescents, they may be at greater risk for developing Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD). This study aimed to explore the characteristics of adolescents at risk of developing IGD because it is a relatively new disorder included in Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders in 2013. Harmful consequences of disordered gaming have also been recognized by the World Health Organization that recently included ‘Gaming Disorder’ in the eleventh revision of the International Classification of Diseases. Additionally, this study also sought to encourage preventative initiatives in adolescence, when most addictions develop. Methods: A quantitative and nationally representative study was conducted in primary schools in Slovenia with eighth grade as the primary sampling unit (N = 1,071, Meanage = 13,44 years, SDage = 0.59). Psychometric test measuring IGD was administered to identify participants’ IGD risk and to compare ‘high risk’ and ‘low risk’ students in relation to free time activities, self-control, and parent-child relationship. T–test for independent samples was computed and multiple linear regression analysis performed to identify the most relevant predictors of IGD.Results: About 4.7% (n = 48) [95% CI: 3.4%-6.0%] of Slovenian adolescents were found to be at high risk of developing IGD. These were mostly boys (n = 42, 87.5%), and their preferred leisure activities involved more screen time activities (e.g., watching TV, playing video games, using social media). Moreover, high risk IGD participants showed significantly lower levels of self-control compared to low risk IGD participants and poorer understanding with their parents. Perceived satisfaction with life and mental health did not differ significantly between the two groups. Multiple linear regression analysis revealed five key predictors of IGD in adolescents: time spent gaming at weekends (ß = 0.27), male gender (ß = 0.20), low self-control (ß = -0.19), time spend gaming from Monday to Friday (ß = 0.11) and gaming as a frequent free time activity (ß = 0.11).Conclusion: Public health measures should target adolescents at risk of developing IGD in early age, because they are particularly drawn to video games and present greater IGD vulnerability.

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