Achievement motivation is one of the strongest predictors of video game addiction, a new study reports.
A six-year-long study reveals 90% of gamers do not play in a way that is harmful or causes long-term negative outcomes. 10% of gamers develop an addiction to video gaming. Those with video gaming addiction display higher levels of depression, aggression, anxiety, and cell phone addiction than their peers who play games but are not addicted.A six-year-long study reveals 90% of gamers do not play in a way that is harmful or causes long-term negative outcomes. 10% of gamers develop an addiction to video gaming. Those with video gaming addiction display higher levels of depression, aggression, anxiety, and cell phone addiction than their peers who play games but are not addicted.
The WHO recently recognized video game addiction as a mental health problem. A new online test can help detect those most at risk of developing gaming disorder. New research suggests personality traits and socioeconomic factors may contribute to gaming disorder.
Despite the WHO recently recognizing 'gaming disorder', researchers say only 1% of gamers may fit the criteria for diagnosis. A new paper looks at the positive, and negative, implications of gaming.
Researchers say the WHO's decision to classify video game addiction as a mental health disorder will allow people to receive specialized help for the condition.
A new study reveals how playing video games not only changes how our brain functions, but also the structure of the brain.
A new study reveals heavy video gaming may not result in social anxiety or feelings of loneliness if players are socially engaged in social media or instant messaging.
While playing video games for more than four hours a day can increase the risk of depression in teens, researchers report using social media and other online social mediums can help mitigate depressive symptoms.
A new study attempted to measure the scale of gaming addiction in the general public using the symptoms of 'internet gaming disorder'.
A new study reports on a link between ADHD and video game addiction in young, single men.
Social interaction, reward and escapism fuel video game addiction in adults, a new study finds.
New research suggests children with ASD spend more time playing video games and watching TV than participating in social media and pre-social activities compared to their typically developing peers.
