FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 22, 2019·4 min readEscapism: A powerful predictor of internet gaming disorder among video gamersEscapism appears to be a common predictor of problematic gaming in both professional and recreational gamers.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 5, 2019·1 min readStudy examines personality and motivation in relation to internet gaming disorderResearchers 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 28, 2018·3 min readOnline Gaming Addiction in Men Affects Brain’s Impulse ControlResearchers have identified neurobiological differences in between men and women who are addicted to online gaming.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 21, 2018·2 min readThe Psychobiology of Online GamingGene expression is influence by gamers' degree of social connectedness to others, researchers report. For those with online gaming addiction, the gene expression can lead to chronic stress.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 5, 2016·4 min readWhat Percentage of People Who Play Video Games are Addicted?A new study attempted to measure the scale of gaming addiction in the general public using the symptoms of 'internet gaming disorder'.Read More
