Gaming Disorder and Effects of Gaming on Health: An Overview

Ayenigbara, Israel Oluwasegun

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“…In studies focused on the effects of internet games on different parts of the brain have shown behavioral and cognitive changes such as improved orientation, increased attention span, improved visual and environmental attention [3]. The negative effects are listed as addiction to the game, increased anger and aggression, and other physical and psychological effects, where risks outweigh the benefits such as increased eye coordination among other positive aspects [4].…”

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Internet gaming disorder and its relationship with behavioral disorder and mother’s parenting styles in primary school students according to gender in Iran

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Background The problem of students’ gaming addiction has been related to the individual student’s characteristics and the influence of family environment. Researchers aimed to investigate if and how internet gaming disorder (IGD) of the elementary school boys and girls is related to behavioral disorder and their mother’s parenting style in Iran. Methods This is a descriptive correlational study, involving 657 fifth and sixth-grade elementary school students in 2019. Researchers used a multistage stratified random sampling of students, their parents and their teachers. Data were collected using internet gaming disorder questionnaire (IGD 20), Rutter teacher behavioral disorder questionnaire and Baumrind Parenting Styles questionnaire (PSI). Obtained data were analyzed using SPSS version16 for descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation coefficient test. Results Findings showed that IGD prevalence was 5.9% among primary school students with significant relationship between IGD and behavioral disorder among all participants (r = 0.23, p = 0.04); although it was insignificant among boys (r = 0.13, p = 0.11). Also the relationship between IGD and mother’s parenting style was significant in the total sample (r = 0.12, p = 0.03), in particular for girls and their mothers (r = 0.2, p = 0.001). Conclusions The results of this study indicate the importance of family and parental involvement in prevention and management of IGD chiefly among girls. Healthcare professionals will benefit from knowing the problematic consequences of online gaming among school-age children and try to promote safe and healthy online behavior supported by a supervised family environment.

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“…Engaging in gaming can be time-consuming and has been associated with increased consumption of sweet drinks (Turel et al 2017), but maintaining a healthy diet is essential. Also, excessive online gaming is associated with physical inactivity, obesity, musculoskeletal problems (pain in hands, wrist, neck, and back), and visual problems (Ayenigbara 2018;Zirek et al 2020). At present, there is much uncertainty as to what will happen regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, due to the ever-changing characteristics of the virus (Lippi et al 2020).…”

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Online Gaming During the COVID-19 Pandemic in India: Strategies for Work-Life Balance

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Dsouza

2020

Int J Ment Health Addiction

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The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has brought the entire world to a relative standstill, affecting millions worldwide at the time of writing (June 24, 2020) (World Health Organization [WHO] 2020). With the absence of an effective vaccine, public health measures have been implemented by governments worldwide, such as quarantine, closing workplaces (including schools and businesses), and spatial distancing (Nussbaumer-Streit et al. 2020). To combat the spread of COVID-19, the Indian government implemented nationwide lockdown measures and self-isolation policies. In the Indian context, "lockdown" refers to individuals staying at home while completely restricting the movement of the population inside and outside of specific areas except for essential activities (health visits, purchasing for essential items, and providing essential work) (Lippi et al. 2020). As a consequence, the measures have led to occupational and educational disruption and psychological distress for many individuals. One area that has been relatively unaffected during the pandemic is the gaming industry, with user engagement growing considerably during this period (Javed 2020). For example, WinZo Games, an Indian-based gaming company, have reported three times more user engagement and 30% higher traffic in online mobile gaming. Around 35% higher usage has been observed in multi-player modes in comparison with single-user modes, a trend also found elsewhere (Bora 2020). Similarly, Paytm First Games, an Indian mobile-based online gaming

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“…Mustafaoğlu ve arkadaşlarının yaptığı çalışmada, dijital oyun oynamanın, omurga, omuz ve el bileğinde kas iskelet sistemi problemlerine neden olabileceği belirtilmiştir (12). Bir başka çalışmada aşırı ve/veya problematik internet kullanımının ve oyun oynamanın boyun ve sırt ağrısına neden olabileceği vurgulanmıştır (13). Bu çalışmanın sonucunda ise, diğer çalışmalardan farklı olarak İOOB tanısı olan adölesanların oyun oynama sırasında kas iskelet sistemi semptomlarına önem vermedikleri tespit edilmiştir.…”

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Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the musculoskeletal symptoms in adolescents with internet gaming disorder (IGD). Method: A total of 80 participants were included to this prospective cross-sectional study. Participants were divided into two equal groups: healthy adolescents and adolescents diagnosed with IGD. After sociodemographic data were recorded, musculoskeletal symptoms of the participants were evaluated with a 26-question form which was prepared by the researchers. The severity of addiction of the participants was evaluated with Internet Addiction Scale. Results: The mean age was found 14,50 ± 2,10 in Group I, and 14,90 ± 1,72 in Group II with no significant difference between. The participants who agreed to the items "I do not pay attention to my pain while I am playing games" and "I feel my posture getting worse while I am playing games" were found statistically significant higher in Group II than in Group I. No significant difference was found between healthy adolescents and adolescents with IGD in terms of musculoskeletal symptoms. Conclusion: It can be intrepreted that adolescents with IGD could not report realistically of their symptoms that they already do not pay attention while they are playing games.

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Gaming Disorder and Effects of Gaming on Health: An Overview

Cited by 36 publications

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Internet gaming disorder and its relationship with behavioral disorder and mother’s parenting styles in primary school students according to gender in Iran

Internet gaming disorder and its relationship with behavioral disorder and mother’s parenting styles in primary school students according to gender in Iran

Online Gaming During the COVID-19 Pandemic in India: Strategies for Work-Life Balance

İnternet Oyun Oynama Bozukluğu Olan Adölesanlarda Kas İskelet Sistemi Semptomları

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