Psychometric validation of the Turkish nine-item Internet Gaming Disorder Scale–Short Form (IGDS9-SF)

Abstract Background Problematic use of digital technologies has been attracting extensive amount of attention worldwide, especially (internet) gaming disorder (IGD). Prevalence of IGD varies across studies, depending mostly on the methodology, assessment tool and participant group. Despite numerous research on the topic a strong need to better understand technology's impact on population remains in order to better tackle this public health challenge. Methods National Survey on the Use of Tobacco, Alcohol and Other Drugs was conducted in 2018 on a national representative sample (n = 16,000; age: 15-64 years; 62.4% response rate), using mixed-mode (CAWI and CAPI). The final sample consisted of 9,161 respondents, of those 24.2 % (n = 2,212) reported having played a videogame in the last 12 months (gamers-only sample). Prevalence of IGD symptoms was assessed with 9-item Internet Gaming Disorder Scale-Short-Form using 5-point scale (total score: 9-45 points). Disordered and non-disordered gamers were dichotomized with a cut-off point at 36 points with higher scores indicating higher degree of IGD. Results Data shows 0.4% [95% CI:0.2-0.8] of the Slovenian gamers reported to have symptoms of IGD, whereas higher rates were observed within younger population. Namely, 1.0% [95% CI: 0.2-3.9] within 20-24 year olds and 0.7% [95% CI:0.2-2.2] within 15-19 year old. Men (0.5% [95% CI:0.2-1.2]) reported more IGD symptoms than women (0.1% [95% CI:0.0-0.8]). The share of IGD symptoms was also higher among unemployed and those who live without partner. Conclusions Results obtained in present study are consistent with results of comparable studies conducted in other countries. A relatively low share of IGD symptoms in the sample might be due to a high cut-off point. However, obtained data allows for tailored public health interventions in Slovenia, such as awareness raising and prevention and treatment programmes, as well calls for further analyses on IGD epidemiology and research methodology. Key messages 0.4% of the Slovenian residents, who played videogames in the last 12 months reported to have symptoms of internet gaming disorder, with higher rates observed within younger population. The share of population experiencing symptoms of internet gaming disorder in Slovenia is similar to that of other countries where comparable studies were done.

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Impact of Internet Gaming Disorder on Self-Appraisal Among University Students: Moderating Role of Gender

Pakistan Journal of Psychological Research ◽

10.33824/pjpr.2021.36.3.25 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 36 (3) ◽

pp. 451-471

Author(s):

Amna Rasheed ◽

Sadaf Ahsan ◽

Sadaf Zaheer

Keyword(s):

University Students ◽

Short Form ◽

Internet Gaming Disorder ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Self Report ◽

Gaming Disorder ◽

Internet Gaming ◽

The Impact ◽

The Relationship

The objective of the current study was to assess the impact of internet gaming disorder on self-appraisal. Moreover, role of gender as a moderator on the relationship between internet gaming disorder and self-appraisal among university students was also explored. A sample of 300 students was collected through purposive sampling technique, from different universities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. The participant’s age range was 18-28 years. Self-report measures i.e., Internet Gaming Disorder Scale-short form (Pontes & Griffiths, 2015) and Core Self Evaluation Scale (Judge, Erez, Bono, & Thoresen, 2003) were administered. Results yielded that internet gaming disorder negatively predicted self-appraisal among university students. Moreover, gender worked as a significant moderator on the relationship between internet gaming disorder and self-appraisal. The independent sample t-test showed that males reported a higher level of internet gaming disorder as compared to females. Males showed less self-appraisal as compared to females. This study will help to identify the effects of internet gaming disorder on self-appraisal among university students. Furthermore, intervention plans can also be developed for students by decreasing their gaming activity and increasing their self-appraisal and bringing them back to their normal life.

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Internet Gaming Disorder: A Preliminary Exploration of Cultural Orientation Profiles

10.21203/rs.3.rs-202702/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Vasileios Stavropoulos ◽

Tyler Michael John Frost ◽

Taylor Brown ◽

Peter Gill ◽

Lee Dymand Kannis

Keyword(s):

Culturally Responsive ◽

Latent Class ◽

Short Form ◽

Social Groups ◽

Internet Gaming Disorder ◽

Cultural Orientation ◽

Gaming Disorder ◽

Internet Gaming ◽

Use Of Internet

Abstract Background Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) involves excessive use of Internet games to the extent that one’s everyday life is compromised. It has been suggested that IGD symptoms are dependent on a person’s cultural orientation. However, the range of potential cultural orientation effects on IGD presentations remains largely unknown. The current study aims to further understanding of the role of cultural orientation in IGD, allowing us to develop more culturally responsive and gamer centred IGD prevention and intervention strategies. Methods One thousand and thirty-two participants with internet gaming experience were measured for IGD symptom’s severity using the Internet Gaming Disorder Scale – Short Form (IGDS9-SF) and cultural orientation behaviours via the Individualism & Collectivism Scale (ICS). Latent Class Analysis (LCA) and T-Tests were performed in relation to their responses. Results Upon inspection of the LCA output, two cultural profiles of internet gamers were identified. These included the Collectivism Aversive gamers (CA; 11%) and the Collectivism Neutral gamers (CN; 89%). The CA gamers displayed significantly higher IGD behaviours overall, and, were higher in preoccupation, withdrawal symptoms, tolerance, relapse, deception, escapism/mood modification, and functional impairment compared to CN gamers. There were no differences between CA and CN gamers in loss of interest and conflicts with others. Conclusions The findings suggest that cultural orientation can influence the presentation of IGD. Specifically, those who are less collectivist or less influenced by social groups display greater IGD symptoms and present a profile that requires a different intervention from gamers who are more collectivistic. Researchers and clinicians should emphasize the value of belonging in a collective and experiencing equality with others in relation to mental health and gaming patterns.

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