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Problematic internet use and problematic online gaming are not the same: findings from a large nationally
Orsolya Király1, Mark D Griffiths, Róbert Urbán
11 Institute of Psychology, Eötvös Loránd University , Budapest, Hungary .
Cyberpsychology, Behavior and Social Networking
|November 22, 2014
Summary
Problematic online gaming (POG) and problematic Internet use (PIU) are distinct behaviors, not the same. POG is more common in males, while PIU affects more adolescents overall.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Behavioral Science
- Digital Media Studies
Background:
- Ongoing debate exists regarding whether problematic Internet use (PIU) and problematic online gaming (POG) are distinct or overlapping conditions.
- Understanding the relationship between PIU and POG is crucial for accurate diagnosis and intervention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the interrelationship and overlap between PIU and POG in adolescents.
- To investigate differences in sex, academic achievement, time spent online, psychological well-being, and preferred online activities between PIU and POG.
Main Methods:
- A nationally representative sample of 2,073 adolescent gamers (mean age 16.4 years, 68.4% male) completed questionnaires.
- Data collected included variables related to Internet use, online gaming, psychological well-being, and preferred online activities.
Main Results:
- Internet use was common; online gaming was less prevalent. More adolescents met criteria for PIU than POG, with a small overlap.
- Problematic online gaming (POG) was strongly associated with being male, unlike PIU.
- Depressive symptoms were linked to both PIU and POG, with a slightly stronger association for PIU. Self-esteem showed minimal effect.
Conclusions:
- Findings suggest POG is conceptually distinct from PIU.
- The data support the classification of Internet Addiction Disorder and Internet Gaming Disorder as separate nosological entities.
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