Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic quarantine on gaming behavior among children and adolescents in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia

Alsaad, Ali; Alabdulmuhsin, Fatimah Mohammed; Alamer, Zainab Mohammed; Al-Hammad, Zahra; Al-Jamaan, Kawthar Adnan; Al-sultan, Yasmin Kadhem

doi:10.24911/ijmdc.51-1610894250

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“…Two studies from India and Nepal found that 50.8% and 69.2% of medical students, respectively, reported an increase in gaming behavior and believed that gaming helped them cope with the stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown ( Balhara et al., 2020 ; Shrestha et al., 2020 ). Similarly, a study among Saudi Arabian children and adolescents reported that 69.2% of the participants had increased gaming behavior because of pandemic-related stress ( Alsaad et al., 2021 ). A possible explanation for this increase in gaming behavior includes factors such as physical distancing, self-isolation, and increased reliance on computers and Internet access for education and communication ( King et al., 2020 ; Stevens et al., 2020 ).…”

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Prevalence of Internet Gaming Disorder among Saudi Arabian university students: relationship with psychological distress

Khrad¹,

Marhoomi²,

Alkhiri³

et al. 2022

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“…Multiple studies have focused on the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on IGD. A study in Saudi Arabia showed a significant association between the COVID-19 lockdown and an increased duration of gaming among children and adolescents ( Alsaad et al., 2021 ).…”

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Prevalence of Internet Gaming Disorder among Saudi Arabian university students: relationship with psychological distress

Khrad¹,

Marhoomi²,

Alkhiri³

et al. 2022

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“…As highlighted by Avena et al 54 , as individuals did not have access to mental health support during this period, there was a sharp increase in substance use disorders during COVID-19. A concurrent increase in gaming behavior during social isolation was also observed among college students in India 55,56 , and among adolescents in SA 57 and Korea 58 . The increase in gaming, increase in stressors related to the pandemic, and simultaneous lack of access to mental health services may explain the sharp increase in the prevalence of IGD post-pandemic.…”

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confidence: 70%

Impulsivity and aggression as risk factors for internet gaming disorder among university students

Hammad,

AL-shahrani

2024

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Internet gaming addiction is a global problem, especially among young individuals. Exhibiting characteristics similar to other addictions, Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) is linked to adverse mental health outcomes. Identified as risk factors for dependence behaviors, the association of impulsivity and aggression with IGD is relatively under-researched in the student population. The present sample of 350 university students (Mage = 21.30 years, SDage = 4.96 years) from Najran university in Saudi Arabia completed an online questionnaire that included the Internet Gaming Disorder Scale–Short-Form (IGDS9-SF), the Buss–Perry Aggression Questionnaire-Short Form, and the Barratt Impulsiveness Scale (BIS-15). Results indicated that impulsivity and aggression were positively associated with IGD severity and both personality traits explained 34.6% of the variance in IGD scores. Further bivariate analyses suggested that individuals spending 7 or more hours on internet gaming were more likely to exhibit high impulsivity and aggression, and had a relatively higher severity of IGD. These results suggest that individuals with these personality traits may be more vulnerable to developing an addiction to internet gaming. These findings need to be confirmed in future more robust studies; however, this exploratory study provides insights for potential programs to prevent IGD among young individuals.

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“…The pandemic impacted the gaming behaviors of children, adolescents, and young adults, and emerging literature reported an increased prevalence of IGD after the lockdown [30]. A study by Alsaad et al found that 69.5% of the children and adolescents in their sample reported increased gaming behavior due to pandemic related-stress [31].…”

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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Internet Gaming Disorder among Residents in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Alenezi¹,

fiaar²,

Aldossary³

et al. 2023

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Objective: Internet gaming disorder (IGD) is an emerging psychiatric disorder that has received attention over the past decade. Few studies have attempted to describe this disorder in the Saudi population. This study aimed to examine the prevalence of IGD and associated factors. A cross-sectional study was conducted using translated Arabic and a validated questionnaire targeting both genders in Saudi Arabia. Methodology: A cross-sectional study using a validated questionnaire (IGD-20) and targeting Arabic-speaking children, youth, and transitional age including both genders. A snowball approach was used to sample our population using an electronic survey. Logistic regression was used to examine factors associated with IGD diagnosis. The study was guided by the STROBE statement. Results: Among 419 individuals who participated in the study, 171 were classified as non-IGD, 167 were at risk for IGD (RIGD), and 72 were IGD. There is no significant association between IGD diagnosis and gender, nationality, residence, and family income. Time playing per week was significantly associated with IGD diagnosis (X2=49.256, p<0.01). There is a significant association between IGD-20 groups and categorical age groups (X2=10.096, p<0.01). Among our sample, the percentages of males (54.2%) and females (45.8%) who met the criteria for IGD were comparable. Conclusion: IGD and RIGD prevalence was significantly high in both age groups. Both males and females were affected similarly.

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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic quarantine on gaming behavior among children and adolescents in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia

Cited by 7 publications

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Prevalence of Internet Gaming Disorder among Saudi Arabian university students: relationship with psychological distress

Prevalence of Internet Gaming Disorder among Saudi Arabian university students: relationship with psychological distress

Impulsivity and aggression as risk factors for internet gaming disorder among university students

Prevalence and Associated Factors of Internet Gaming Disorder among Residents in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

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