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Problematic Gaming and Sleep: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Joakim H Kristensen1,2, Ståle Pallesen1,2,3,4, Daniel L King5
1Department of Psychosocial Science, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway.
Frontiers in Psychiatry
|June 24, 2021
Summary
Problematic gaming is associated with worse sleep outcomes, including shorter sleep duration and poorer sleep quality. This meta-analysis confirms a significant link between excessive gaming and adverse sleep patterns in gamers.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral Science
- Sleep Medicine
- Psychology
Background:
- Problematic gaming is a growing concern with potential negative health implications.
- Previous research suggests a link between problematic gaming and poor sleep, but quantitative synthesis is lacking.
Approach:
- A comprehensive meta-analysis was conducted on 34 studies with 51,901 participants.
- Data were extracted from a systematic search of major scientific databases (Medline, Embase, Web of Science, PsycINFO, Google Scholar).
- Sleep-related outcomes were meta-analyzed, focusing on parameters reported in at least five studies.
Key Points:
- Significant associations were found between problematic gaming and shorter sleep duration (g = -0.238), poorer sleep quality (OR = 2.02), increased daytime sleepiness (OR = 1.57), and more sleep problems (OR = 2.60).
- Adolescent samples showed a stronger inverse effect on sleep duration compared to adult samples.
- Effect sizes for daytime sleepiness and sleep problems varied based on the type of sleep measure used (single-item vs. multi-item).
Conclusions:
- Problematic gamers consistently report more adverse sleep outcomes than non-problematic gamers.
- The findings highlight the significant impact of problematic gaming on sleep health across various parameters.
- Further research may explore targeted interventions for improving sleep in individuals with problematic gaming behaviors.
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