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Correlation Between Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Internet Gaming Disorder or Gaming Disorder
Ji Sun Hong1, Sujin Bae2, Vladan Starcervic3
1Chung-Ang University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Journal of Attention Disorders
|May 31, 2023
Summary
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is more common in individuals with Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) or Gaming Disorder (GD). Clinicians should consider ADHD when diagnosing problematic internet gaming.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Behavioral Science
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) and Gaming Disorder (GD) are increasingly recognized behavioral conditions.
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder.
- The relationship between IGD/GD and ADHD requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare gaming patterns, psychopathology, and co-occurring psychiatric disorders, particularly ADHD.
- To examine the prevalence of IGD/GD in individuals with ADHD and vice versa.
- To assess the diagnostic accuracy of IGD criteria in relation to ADHD.
Main Methods:
- Comparative study design.
- Inclusion of clinical and general gamer samples aged 17-29.
- Assessment of gaming patterns, psychopathology, and psychiatric comorbidities, focusing on ADHD and IGD/GD criteria.
Main Results:
- Individuals with IGD/GD exhibited a higher prevalence of ADHD compared to general gamers.
- Individuals with ADHD showed a higher prevalence of IGD/GD compared to non-ADHD individuals.
- The 'functional impairment' criterion for IGD/GD demonstrated low diagnostic accuracy.
Conclusions:
- ADHD should be considered in the diagnosis of problematic internet gaming (IGD/GD).
- The co-occurrence of ADHD and IGD/GD is significant and bidirectional.
- Further research is needed to understand the underlying mechanisms and clinical implications.
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