DSM-5 diagnosis of Internet Gaming Disorder: Some ways forward in overcoming issues and concerns in the gaming studies field

Kuss, Daria J.; Griffiths, Mark D.; Pontes, Halley M.

doi:10.1556/2006.6.2017.032

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“…From a different perspective, Griffiths (2017) raised interesting questions about the role of excessive gaming and potential addictions (Kuss et al 2016(Kuss et al , 2017. In his writings, he theoretically paralleled professional video gaming to professional gamblers (i.e., poker players), focusing on the similarities of the excessive time they can spend on playing which can be either practicing and/or competing.…”

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The Psychology of Esports: A Systematic Literature Review

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Recently, the skill involved in playing and mastering video games has led to the professionalization of the activity in the form of 'esports' (electronic sports). The aim of the present paper was to review the main topics of psychological interest about esports and then to examine the similarities of esports to professional and problem gambling. As a result of a systematic literature search, eight studies were identified that had investigated three topics: (1) the process of becoming an esport player, (2) the characteristics of esport players such as mental skills and motivations, and (3) the motivations of esport spectators. These findings draw attention to the new research field of professional video game playing and provides some preliminary insight into the psychology of esports players. The paper also examines the similarities between esport players and professional gamblers (and more specifically poker players). It is suggested that future research should focus on esport players' psychological vulnerability because some studies have begun to investigate the difference between problematic and professional gambling and this might provide insights into whether the playing of esports could also be potentially problematic for some players.

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“…However, the inclusion of this new diagnosis in DSM‐5, as well as the introduction of international consensus for IGD, have led to a number of issues and concerns (Griffiths, Van Rooij, Kardefelt‐Winther et al ., 2016; Kuss, Griffiths & Pontes, ; Starcevic, ). Specifically, the inclusion of the word “Internet” in IGD has been challenged in various studies (Griffiths & Pontes, ; King & Delfabbro, ; Király, Griffiths & Demetrovics, ; Kuss, Griffiths & Pontes, ).…”

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Prevalence of internet gaming disorder in adolescents: A meta‐analysis across three decades

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Scandinavian J Psychology

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The inclusion of "Internet gaming disorder (IGD)" in the fifth edition of Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (DSM-5) creates a possible line of research. Despite the fact that adolescents are vulnerable to IGD, studies had reported wide array of prevalence estimates in this population. The aim of this paper is to review the published studies on prevalence of IGD among adolescents. Relevant studies prior to March 2017 were identified through databases. A total of 16 studies met the inclusion criteria. The pooled prevalence of IGD among adolescents was 4.6% (95% CI = 3.4%-6.0%). Male adolescents generally reported higher prevalence rate (6.8%, 95% CI = 4.3%-9.7%) than female adolescents (1.3%, 95% CI = 0.6%-2.2%). Subgroup analyses revealed that prevalence estimates were highest when studies were conducted in: (i) 1990s; (ii) use DSM criteria for pathological gambling; (iii) examine gaming disorder; (iv) Asia; and (v) small samples (<1,000). This study confirms the alarming prevalence of IGD among adolescents, especially among males. Given the methodological deficits in past decades (such as reliance on DSM criteria for "pathological gambling," inclusion of the word "Internet," and small sample sizes), it is critical for researchers to apply a common methodology for assess this disorder.

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“…Similar evidence was reported for the use of online social networking sites and Massively Multiplayer Online games (MMOs) 12,33 . Although research in the area of Gaming Disorder is progressing 34 , few studies have explored the association between gaming behavior and sleep disorders [35][36][37][38][39][40][41][42][43][44] . Considering the impact of light, a stressful environment and visual stimulation on sleep mechanisms and the risk excessive use of gaming may pose for sleep and psychopathology, it may be hypothesised that gaming decreases sleep quality and increases sleep disorders and psychopathological symptoms.…”

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Insomnia and problematic gaming: a study in 9 low-and middle-incomes countries

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2018

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Study Objectives:To investigate (i) the prevalence and incidence of online and video gaming disorder in an African population, and (ii) whether gaming is associated with sleep disorders and psychopathological symptoms, including anxiety and depression.Methods: Data were collected in South Africa, Cameroon, Morocco, Rwanda, Tunisia, Gabon, Nigeria, Ivory Coast and Senegal. Participants were students aged of 24 ± 2.8 years. Problematic gaming, sociodemographic items, insomnia, associated comorbities, depression and anxiety were measured. The effect of continuous gaming time (after 1, 6 and 12 months) on severity of sleep disorders and the distribution of gamers per country and per type of device were also calculated.Results: African gamers expressed a preference for online gaming more than video gaming. Men played video games for an average of 14 hours per week, and women for around three hours per week. The smartphone was the favourite gaming tool for both men and women. Effect of continuous gaming time on the decrease of sleep is significant (F (2.1) = 40.26; p < 0.001). After 1 month, participants has no clinical insomnia, but after 6 months they developed subthreshold insomnia and clinical moderate insomnia. Problematic gaming was not associated with anxiety and depression but was associated with an increased of musculoskeletal impairments.Conclusions: After 6 months of continuous gaming time, sleep is affected. Problematic gaming, regardless if it is video or online; induced a clinical insomnia. The more months a participant spent gaming, the higher the chance for experiencing sleep disorder symptoms.

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DSM-5 diagnosis of Internet Gaming Disorder: Some ways forward in overcoming issues and concerns in the gaming studies field

Cited by 87 publications

References 64 publications

The Psychology of Esports: A Systematic Literature Review

The Psychology of Esports: A Systematic Literature Review

Prevalence of internet gaming disorder in adolescents: A meta‐analysis across three decades

Insomnia and problematic gaming: a study in 9 low-and middle-incomes countries

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