With the publication of the DSM-5 in 2013, the category “Internet Gaming Disorder” (IGD) was proposed for further study. The disorder appears to tap into a zeitgeist of concern regarding the impact of ...

A new comprehensive analysis published in the journal Addictive Behaviors suggests that Internet Gaming Disorder is a significant mental health concern for young adults, affecting approximately six ...

James Cook University researchers have taken a deeper dive into the complexities of human personality traits and addiction in adults, revealing new insights to help with social media addiction and ...

Mindfulness meditation may help people struggling with concurrent depression and Internet gaming disorder, according to a study. Guang-Heng Dong and colleagues treated 59 people with depression and ...

In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, a group of researchers investigated the association between impulsivity and aggression as risk factors for Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) among a ...

A gaming disorder, sometimes referred to as “video game addiction,” is a pattern of game-playing behavior—involving online gaming or offline video games—that is difficult to control and that continues ...

New research from Macquarie University has found that gaming addiction and smartphone overuse are starting much earlier than previously thought, with children as young as 10 showing clinical-level ...

A new study of more than 1400 adults who gamble and play online video games has found loot box buying is associated with real-world gambling, video gaming addiction, and other mental health issues.

A systematic review and meta-analysis of 96 studies found that the pooled prevalence of internet gaming disorder (IGD) among young adults (ages, 18-35 years) was 6.1% overall, with significantly ...