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Problematic Gaming Behavior Among Adolescents in Bangladesh
Momotaj Begum1,2, Mohammed A Mamun2,3,4, Moneerah Mohammad ALmerab5
1Department of Sociology, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali, Bangladesh.
Psychological Reports
|January 16, 2026
Summary
Problematic gaming, including Gaming Disorder (GD) and Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD), affects adolescents. Factors like gender, substance use, and poor family relationships contribute, necessitating multi-level interventions for healthier digital habits.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Adolescent Psychology
- Digital Media Studies
Background:
- Problematic gaming behaviors, Gaming Disorder (GD), and Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) are rising public health concerns among adolescents.
- These behaviors result from complex demographic, psychosocial, and environmental factors.
- Understanding prevalence and correlates is crucial for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the prevalence and correlates of GD and IGD among school-going adolescents in Bangladesh.
- To identify specific risk factors associated with problematic gaming behaviors in this population.
- To inform the development of prevention strategies for healthier digital engagement.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional survey was conducted in Bangladesh's Kurigram district.
- 1097 adolescents were assessed for GD using the Gaming Disorder Test (GDT-4).
- 1053 adolescents were assessed for IGD using the Internet Gaming Disorder Scale-Short Form (IGDS9-SF).
- Stratified cluster sampling and SPSS version 27.0 were utilized for data analysis.
Main Results:
- Significant group differences in gaming scores were observed across gender, age, substance use, parental supervision, parent-child understanding, bullying, truancy, loneliness, and screen time.
- Male gender, substance use, poor parental monitoring, poor parent-child relationships, bullying, loneliness, and daily internet use were significantly associated with gaming scores via multiple linear regression.
- Regression models explained 11.1% (GD) and 12.3% (IGD) of the variance, suggesting other factors are involved.
Conclusions:
- Problematic gaming among adolescents is multifactorial, influenced by individual, familial, and social factors.
- Multi-level interventions focusing on family dynamics, digital behavior regulation, and peer interactions are needed.
- Tailored prevention strategies addressing modifiable risk factors can mitigate gaming-related harms and promote healthier digital use, especially in low-resource settings.
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