The Relationship Between Affective and Obsessive-Compulsive Symptoms in Internet Use Disorder

Moretta, Tania; Buodo, Giulia

doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2021.700518

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“…A few studies have also evaluated affinities in addiction mechanisms between IGD and alcohol use disorder [44], finding the possibility of a clinical worsening in the case of dual diagnosis [45]. However, other studies have shown opposite results [46]. Moreover, research exploring the association between IGD and illicit substance use is sparse.…”

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High-Risk Gaming Is Associated with Frequent Substance Use: An Exploratory Survey among Young Adults

Carlo

Verrastro²,

Alessi

et al. 2023

Eur Addict Res

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Introduction: Internet gaming disorder (IGD) is an emerging condition within the field of behavioural addictions. IGD has been demonstrated to be highly comorbid with many other mental health disorders. Among these, substance use has been associated with IGD, and there are underlying similarities between behavioural addictions and substance use disorders. The main aims of the present study were (i) to investigate the association between high-risk gaming and substance use among young adults drawn from the general Italian population; and (ii) to explore the psychopathological correlates of high-risk gaming. Methods: Lifetime substance use, type of substances consumed, and frequency of use were investigated through an online survey in a sample of 913 adults aged 18–40 years. High-risk gaming was assessed using the ten-item Internet Gaming Disorder Test (IGDT-10). Psychopathology was assessed using the Revised 90-item Symptom Checklist (SCL-90-R). Results: High-risk gaming prevalence rate was 4.4%. High-risk gamers scored higher on all dimensions of psychopathology, confirming the association between high-risk gaming and psychiatric distress. Regarding substance use, high-risk gamers were more commonly polysubstance users and more commonly made use of psychodysleptic substances. High-risk gamers were more commonly frequent substance users, and 32.5% of high-risk gamers used or had used psychoactive substances often or everyday throughout their lives. Discussion and Conclusion: The findings are in line with the concept of a common neurobiological vulnerability for both gaming and substance use. There is the need for more research to examine the phenomenology of gaming and its interplay with substance use to help develop effective interventions and prevention strategies.

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High-Risk Gaming Is Associated with Frequent Substance Use: An Exploratory Survey among Young Adults

Carlo

Verrastro²,

Alessi

et al. 2023

Eur Addict Res

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“…Furthermore, IA itself causes emotional instability that could lead to depression [23]. Severity of internet use disorder was positively linked to depression, hoarding and obsessing symptoms [24].…”

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Internet addiction and its relationship with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms, anxiety and stress among university students in Malaysia

Zakaria,

Hussain,

Zulkifli

et al. 2023

PLoS ONE

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Background and aims There is growing evidence on the contribution of psychological factors to internet addiction; yet it remains inconsistent and deserves further exploration. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between the psychological symptoms (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) symptoms, stress, depression, anxiety and loneliness) and internet addiction (IA) among the university students in Malaysia. Materials and methods A total of 480 students from different faculties in a Malaysian public university participated in this study. They were selected by simple random sampling method. They completed self-administered questionnaires including the Malay Version of Internet Addiction Test (MVIAT)) to measure internet addiction and Adult Self-Report Scale (ASRS) Symptom Checklist, Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS) and UCLA Loneliness Scale (Version 3) to assess for ADHD symptoms, depression, anxiety, stress, and loneliness respectively. Results The prevalence of IA among university students was 33.33% (n = 160). The respondents’ mean age was 21.01 ± 1.29 years old and they were predominantly females (73.1%) and Malays (59.4%). Binary logistic regression showed that gender (p = 0.002; OR = 0.463, CI = 0.284–0.754), ADHD inattention (p = 0.003; OR = 2.063, CI = 1.273–3.345), ADHD hyperactivity (p<0.0001; OR = 2.427, CI = 1.495–3.939), stress (p = 0.048; OR = 1.795, CI = 1.004–3.210) and loneliness (p = 0.022; OR = 1.741, CI = 1.084–2.794) were significantly associated with IA. Conclusion A third of university students had IA. In addition, we found that those who were at risk of IA were males, with ADHD symptoms of inattention and hyperactivity, who reported stress and loneliness. Preventive strategy to curb internet addiction and its negative sequelae may consider these factors in its development and implementation.

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“…However, a substantial proportion of people exhibit problematic internet use (PIU), which negatively affects daily functioning; Impact of internet use on daily life, such as work and school achievement, is now considered more important for determining whether internet use is problematic than the time spent on the internet, and the online activities engaged in (e.g., [1]). Over the past two decades, research has revealed that PIU has negative effects on mental health [2] and often coexists with psychiatric disorders such as depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and neurodevelopmental disorders ( [3]; for reviews, see [4][5][6][7]). Furthermore, PIU shares a common neural basis with other addictive behaviours, such as binge eating [8].…”

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The Japanese version of the Generalized Problematic Internet Use Scale 2 (GPIUS2): Psychometric evaluation and analysis of the theoretical model

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Background The Generalized Problematic Internet Use Scale 2 (GPIUS2) is a self-administered questionnaire that evaluates problematic internet use (PIU) from a multidimensional perspective. We analysed the psychometric properties and adequacy of the theoretical model of Japanese version of the GPIUS2. Methods This study included 291 healthy Japanese adults (median age = 25 years; interquartile range 22–43 years; 128 women) who completed the GPIUS2 and several other questionnaires evaluating the degree of PIU, self-esteem, depression, and impulsivity. Results Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) revealed a similar factor structure between the original and Japanese versions of the GPIUS2, with only minor differences in item composition. Higher-order confirmatory factor analyses revealed a good overall fit for the factorial model suggested by EFA, indicating adequate construct validity. The model showed acceptable internal consistency. Partial correlation analyses between GPIUS2 and other measures, with age as a control variable, revealed good convergent validity. Finally, structural equation modelling showed a good fit to the data, supporting the cognitive-behavioural model of Caplan (2010). Conclusions The Japanese version of the GPIUS2 has good psychometric properties and the theoretical model of the original GPIUS2 is applicable to Japanese adults.

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The Relationship Between Affective and Obsessive-Compulsive Symptoms in Internet Use Disorder

Cited by 5 publications

References 46 publications

High-Risk Gaming Is Associated with Frequent Substance Use: An Exploratory Survey among Young Adults

High-Risk Gaming Is Associated with Frequent Substance Use: An Exploratory Survey among Young Adults

Internet addiction and its relationship with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms, anxiety and stress among university students in Malaysia

The Japanese version of the Generalized Problematic Internet Use Scale 2 (GPIUS2): Psychometric evaluation and analysis of the theoretical model

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