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The dynamic interplay between neuroticism, extraversion, and problematic gaming in adolescents: A 4-wave longitudinal
Jianhua Zhou1, Meiyu Bai1, Tubei Li1
11School of Psychology, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, People's Republic of China.
Journal of Behavioral Addictions
|February 11, 2025
Summary
Neuroticism and problematic gaming influence each other in adolescents. Extraversion protects against gaming issues, but problematic gaming can reduce extraversion, with sex differences noted.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Adolescent Development
Background:
- Adolescent problematic gaming is a global public health concern.
- The Big Two personality traits (neuroticism, extraversion) are linked to problematic gaming.
- Previous cross-sectional studies limit understanding of causality.
Purpose of the Study:
- Examine bidirectional relationships between personality traits and problematic gaming in adolescents.
- Utilize a longitudinal design to infer causality.
- Investigate within-person level influences.
Main Methods:
- Longitudinal study with 3,307 students (mean age 11.30).
- Four annual assessments over the study period.
- Random Intercept Cross-Lagged Panel Model (RI-CLPM) analysis.
Main Results:
- Neuroticism and problematic gaming showed a significant bidirectional predictive relationship.
- Extraversion acted as a protective factor, while problematic gaming decreased extraversion.
- Longitudinal associations between neuroticism and problematic gaming differed by sex.
Conclusions:
- Findings highlight the complex interplay between personality and problematic gaming.
- Emphasize the need for interventions addressing personality as a risk factor and gaming's impact on personality.
- Sex-specific considerations are crucial for effective interventions.
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