Psychosocial correlates of internet gaming disorder: Psychopathology, life satisfaction, and impulsivity

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Highlights:

• “Internet Gaming Disorder” (IGD) is a suggested DSM-5 “Condition for Further Study”.

• Problematic video game use was identified using proposed diagnostic criteria for IGD.

• IGD was present in 8.7% of a diverse sample of frequent video game user.

• Those with IGD reported more depression, stress, anxiety, and lower life satisfaction.

• Data support the hypothesized role of elevated impulsivity as a risk factor for IGD.

摘要

•“Internet Gaming Disorder” (IGD) is a suggested DSM-5 “Condition for Further Study”.•Problematic video game use was identified using proposed diagnostic criteria for IGD.•IGD was present in 8.7% of a diverse sample of frequent video game user.•Those with IGD reported more depression, stress, anxiety, and lower life satisfaction.•Data support the hypothesized role of elevated impulsivity as a risk factor for IGD.

论文关键词:Internet gaming disorder,Behavioral addiction,Craving,Psychosocial functioning,Impulsivity

论文评审过程:Received 23 September 2015, Revised 16 November 2016, Accepted 18 November 2016, Available online 5 December 2016, Version of Record 5 December 2016.

论文官网地址:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2016.11.029