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Going beyond video game consumption when considering Internet Gaming Disorder.
Sezen Cekic1, Benoît Bediou1, Sophia Achab2
1Department of Psychology, University of Geneva, Switzerland.
Comprehensive Psychiatry
|May 18, 2024
Summary
Excessive gaming time does not directly predict Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD). Instead, mental health conditions like anxiety and depression are key factors in gaming disorder. Limiting screen time alone is insufficient for prevention.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral Psychology
- Digital Health
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Understanding the health impacts of video games is critical in the current gaming landscape.
- Previous research on gaming time and Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) shows inconsistent results.
- A robust link between gaming duration and IGD remains poorly established.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between gaming time and Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD).
- To explore the influence of mental health, personality, and cognitive factors on IGD.
- To challenge the assumption that gaming duration is the primary driver of IGD.
Main Methods:
- Recruited two independent samples of League of Legends players.
- Collected self-reported and actual gameplay data.
- Assessed mental health, personality traits, and cognitive abilities.
Main Results:
- No gaming variables showed a stable association with IGD, even exceeding 30 hours/week.
- Mental health factors, including anxiety, depression, and ADHD, were significant predictors of IGD.
- Findings were consistent across both independent samples.
Conclusions:
- Limiting screen time alone is ineffective in combating IGD.
- Mental health is a crucial factor in mitigating risks associated with gaming.
- Comprehensive strategies addressing mental health and personality are needed for gamer well-being.
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