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Development and Validation of a Parent-Based Program for Preventing Gaming Disorder: The Game Over Intervention
Angel Yee-Lam Li1, Chor-Lam Chau2, Cecilia Cheng3
1Department of Psychology, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, China. lylargle@gmail.com.
Summary
A new parent-based intervention, the Game Over Intervention (GOI), shows promise in reducing children's gaming time and symptoms of gaming disorder. This program offers a potential strategy for mitigating problematic gaming behaviors.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Intervention Science
Background:
- Problematic gaming is increasingly recognized as a detriment to mental health.
- Preventative strategies for gaming disorder remain limited.
- Parent-based interventions can be effective in addressing child behavioral issues.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and test the efficacy of the Game Over Intervention (GOI), a novel parent-based program.
- To evaluate the GOI's impact on children's gaming time, violent video game exposure, and gaming disorder symptoms.
- To provide evidence for a new approach to preventing problematic gaming.
Main Methods:
- A randomized controlled trial was employed to assess the GOI's effectiveness.
- Participants included parents of upper primary school students.
- Data on gaming habits and disorder symptoms were collected at baseline, one week, and three months post-intervention.
Main Results:
- A general reduction in children's gaming time was observed over the three-month period.
- Exposure to violent video games decreased following the intervention.
- Symptoms of gaming disorder showed a reduction across the study duration.
Conclusions:
- The Game Over Intervention (GOI) provides tentative evidence of effectiveness in mitigating gaming-related problems.
- Parent-based programs can be a viable strategy for addressing gaming disorder.
- Further research is warranted to confirm the long-term efficacy of the GOI.
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