Antecedents and consequences of game addiction

Toker, Sacip; Baturay, Meltem Huri

doi:10.1016/j.chb.2015.10.002

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“…The observed associations between IGDS9-SF and frequency of gameplay lend support to previous findings 5,7,48,49 and illustrate the IGDS9-SF possesses a good degree of criterion validity. Finally, in terms of the reliability of the IGDS9-SF, the results supported its adequacy concerning its internal consistency as assessed by several indicators such as the Cronbach's alpha, composite reliability, and factor determinacy.…”

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Portuguese Validation of the Internet Gaming Disorder Scale–Short-Form

Pontes

Griffiths

2016

Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking

107

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In the latest (fifth) edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders(DSM-5), Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) was included as a tentative disorder worthy of future research. Since then, several psychometric instruments to assess IGD have emerged in the literature, including the 9-item Internet Gaming Disorder Scale-ShortForm (IGDS9-SF), the most brief tool available to date. Research on the effects of IGD in Portugal has been minimal and may be due the lack of psychometrically validated tool to assess this construct within this particular cultural background. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to develop and examine the psychometric properties the Portuguese IGDS9-SF. A total of 509 adolescents were recruited to the present study. Construct validity of the IGDS9-SF was assessed in two ways. Firstly, confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was performed to investigate the factorial structure of the IGDS9-SF in the sample and the uni-dimensional structure of the IGDS9-SF fitted the data well. Secondly, nomological validation of the IGDS9-SF was carried out and the nomological network analyzed was replicated as expected, further supporting the construct validity of the IGDS9-SF. Criterion validity of the IGDS9-SF was also established using key criterion variables. Finally, the IGDS9-SF also showed satisfactory levels of reliability using several indicators of internal consistency. Based on the results found, the IGDS9-SF appears to be a valid and reliable instrument to assess IGD amongst Portuguese adolescents and further research on IGD in Portugal is warranted.

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confidence: 75%

Portuguese Validation of the Internet Gaming Disorder Scale–Short-Form

Pontes

Griffiths

2016

Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking

107

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“…found sex differences when investigating activation and connectivity of brain regions associated with the mesocorticolimbic reward system . The higher risk of gaming addiction for males could be related to these neuronal differences …”

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“…56,57,59 Consequences Problematic gaming may lead to several negative psychosocial consequences and mental health problems affecting available time, work, education, family, partnership, friends, social life, psychosocial well-being, social competence, leisure activities, self-esteem, and loneliness. [61][62][63][64][65] Professional and academic problems may include poor grades, academic failure, and financial problems. 62,65 There is a negative relationship between academic performance and pathological gaming, affecting self-esteem and selfconfidence.…”

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“…[61][62][63][64][65] Professional and academic problems may include poor grades, academic failure, and financial problems. 62,65 There is a negative relationship between academic performance and pathological gaming, affecting self-esteem and selfconfidence. 65 A minority of gamers reported that gaming resulted in an overall negative effect on quality of life.…”

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“…Developing IGD requires several complex interacting internal and external factors . Among these, problems of self‐regulation and decision‐making, dysregulation of mood, and reward systems are based on neurobiological deficits that may also explain sex differences . Among the external factors, familial deficits, including intrafamilial violence and poor parental care, and deficient social skills may increase the risk of developing IGD, especially of becoming addicted to MMORPGs or action real‐time strategy (shooter) games such as Multiplayer Online Battle Arena .…”

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Internet gaming disorder in children and adolescents: a systematic review

Paulus

Ohmann

Gontard

et al. 2018

Develop Med Child Neuro

427

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In representative samples of children and adolescents, on average, 2% are affected by Internet gaming disorder (IGD). The mean prevalences (overall, clinical samples included) reach 5.5%. Definitions are heterogeneous and the relationship with substance-related addictions is inconsistent. Many aetiological factors are related to the development and maintenance of IGD. This review presents an integrated model of IGD, delineating the interplay of these factors.

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