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  • Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Behavioral addiction rates are increasing, necessitating conceptual clarity for mental health professionals.
  • A clear understanding of behavioral addiction is vital for developing specialized diagnostic and treatment tools.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To clarify the concept of behavioral addiction, addressing its complexities and ambiguities.
  • To inform potential inclusion and classification in future Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) and International Classification of Diseases (ICD) revisions.

Main Methods:

  • A concept analysis using the Walker and Avant method was applied to 17 articles.
  • Literature search included terms like 'behavioral addiction', 'non-substance use addiction', and 'internet gaming disorder'.
  • Identified characteristics, antecedents, and consequences; developed model, borderline, and contrary cases.

Main Results:

  • Six essential characteristics: salience, euphoria, tolerance, withdrawal, conflict, and reinstatement.
  • Antecedents include family psychiatric history, comorbidity, environmental factors, accessibility, and stressors.
  • Consequences encompass physical/mental health problems, relationship disruption, neurobiological adaptation, and financial/social/occupational repercussions.

Conclusions:

  • The analysis provides a clearer understanding of behavioral addiction for clinical utility.
  • Further research is needed to establish definitive clarity and support the development of diagnostic tools and treatments.