IGD

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·September 9, 2021·4 min read

Childhood Gender Nonconformity in Boys Linked to Early Androgens

Male children with isolated GnRH deficiency (IGD), a rare endocrine disorder associated with a lack of sex hormone during the second trimester of development, report more gender non-conformity than males without IGD. The same was not true for females with IGD.

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·October 22, 2019·4 min read

Escapism: A powerful predictor of internet gaming disorder among video gamers

Escapism appears to be a common predictor of problematic gaming in both professional and recreational gamers.

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·September 5, 2019·1 min read

Study examines personality and motivation in relation to internet gaming disorder

Researchers identify predictors for those at risk of internet gaming disorder (IGD). Those most at risk for developing IGD are male, have neurotic or introverted personality traits, and are motivated to acquire in-game achievements.