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The (co-)occurrence of problematic video gaming, substance use, and psychosocial problems in adolescents [PDF]
, 2014 Aims. The current study explored the nature of problematic (addictive) video gaming and the association with game type, psychosocial health, and substance use. Methods. Data were collected using a paper and pencil survey in the classroom setting.
Allahverdipour H. +65 more
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Journal of the Dow University of Health Sciences, 2023 Objective: This study aimed to assess the frequency of internet gaming addiction among undergraduate medical students of Karachi, its effect on their academic performance, and their overall health status.
Zaeema Ahmer +5 more
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Online gaming addiction in children and adolescents: a review of empirical research [PDF]
, 2012 Background and aims: Research suggests that excessive online gaming may lead to symptoms commonly experienced by substance addicts. Since games are particularly appealing to children and adolescents, these individuals may be more at risk than other ...
Griffiths, MD, Kuss, DJ
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Addiction to the Internet and Online Gaming [PDF]
CyberPsychology & Behavior, 2005 As computer and Internet use become a staple of everyday life, the potential for overuse is introduced, which may lead to addiction. Research on Internet addiction has shown that users can become addicted to it. Addiction to the Internet shares some of the negative aspects of substance addiction and has been shown to lead to consequences such as ...
Brian D, Ng, Peter, Wiemer-Hastings
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Cognitive deficits in problematic internet use : meta-analysis of 40 studies [PDF]
, 2019 © The Royal College of Psychiatrists 2019. This is an Open Access article, distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution licence (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), which permits unrestricted re-use, distribution, and ...
Chamberlain, Samuel R +6 more
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Neuroscience of Internet Pornography Addiction: A Review and Update
Behavioral Sciences, 2015 Many recognize that several behaviors potentially affecting the reward circuitry in human brains lead to a loss of control and other symptoms of addiction in at least some individuals.
Todd Love +4 more
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Middle East Current Psychiatry, 2023 Background Addiction is a medical condition characterized by compulsive engagement in rewarding stimuli, despite adverse consequences and is considered a disorder of the brain’s reward system.
Abdel Nasser Mahmoud Omar +4 more
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Internet gaming disorder as a formative construct : implications for conceptualization and measurement [PDF]
, 2017 Background. Some people have serious problems controlling their internet and video game use. The DSM-5 now includes a proposal for ‘Internet Gaming Disorder’ as a condition in need of further study. Various studies aim to validate the proposed diagnostic
Billieux, Joël +2 more
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The Scientific World Journal, 2014 This pilot study investigated the patterns of video and internet gaming habits and the prevalence and correlates of gaming addiction in Hong Kong adolescents. A total of 503 students were recruited from two secondary schools. Addictive behaviors of video
Chong-Wen Wang +5 more
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Pathologic use of video games and gotivation. Can the Gaming Motivation Scale (GAMS) predict depression and trait anxiety? [PDF]
, 2019 Videogaming is an increasingly prevalent activity among adolescents worldwide. The present study aimed at adapting the Gaming Motivation Scale (GAMS) to the Italian context, assessing its psychometric properties and verifying its sensitivity to predict ...
Curcio, Giuseppe +2 more
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