scholarly journals Gaming, substance use and distress within a cohort of online gamblers

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frida André ◽  
Anders Håkansson ◽  
Emma Claesdotter-Knutsson
Keyword(s):  
Internet Gaming Disorder ◽  
Online Gambling ◽  
Addictive Behaviors ◽  
Statistical Manual ◽  
Diagnostic And Statistical Manual ◽  
The Core ◽  
Internet Gaming ◽  
Online Betting ◽  
Online Gamblers ◽  
Tentative Diagnosis

Background: The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) included Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) as a tentative diagnosis and inquires for additional research. The research on gaming is inconsistent regarding measurement approach and diagnostic cut-offs. Some scholars suggest the core approach, accentuating some of the diagnostic criteria to avoid pathologizing harmless behavior. Also, the co-occurrence of gaming and other addictions, gambling in specifically, is frequently reported but poorly understood. The present study aimed to explore gaming within a population of online gamblers in order to evaluate the core approach but also to investigate the possible co-occurrence of different addictions.Design and Methods: The present study is derived from material collected for a study on online gambling. The study addressed 1007 adult individuals from the general population who had gambled for money on an online casino site or an online betting site, on at least 10 occasions during the past 12 months.Results: Both the level of distress and problem gambling increased as the severity of gaming increased. The co-occurrence of problems with alcohol, illicit drug use/prescription sedatives/strong painkillers and gambling was roughly 50% among the addictive gamers.Conclusion: The present study suggests that the core approach manages to distinguish in severity of gaming in regards to interference and comorbidity. We also brought light to the occurrence of gaming within a population of gamblers and our results indicate that this specific group of addicted gamers are particularly burdened by co-occurrent addictive behaviors and severe distress.

Intensive online videogame involvement: A new global idiom of wellness and distress

2019 ◽  
Vol 56 (4) ◽  
pp. 748-774 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey G. Snodgrass ◽  
H. J. François Dengah ◽  
Evan Polzer ◽  
Robert Else
Keyword(s):  
Emerging Adults ◽  
Internet Gaming Disorder ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Idioms Of Distress ◽  
Statistical Manual ◽  
Diagnostic And Statistical Manual ◽  
Internet Gaming ◽  
Pile Sort ◽  
Cultural Domain ◽  
Clinical Category

Extending classic anthropological “idioms of distress” research, we argue that intensive online videogame involvement is better conceptualized as a new global idiom, not only of distress but also of wellness, especially for emerging adults (late teens through the 20s). Drawing on cognitive anthropological cultural domain interviews conducted with a small sample of U.S. gamers ( N = 26 free-list and 34 pile-sort respondents) (Study 1) and a large sample of survey data on gaming experience ( N = 3629) (Study 2), we discuss the cultural meaning and social context of this new cultural idiom of wellness and distress. Our analysis suggests that the “addiction” frame provides a means for gamers to communicate their passion and commitment to online play, even furthering their enthusiasm for the hobby and community in the process, but also a way for players to express and even resolve life distress such as depression and loneliness. The American Psychiatric Association (APA) has recently included “Internet gaming disorder” (IGD) as a possible behavioral addiction, akin to gambling, warranting further consideration for eventual formal inclusion in the next iteration of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). Our study leads us to suggest that clinicians only sparingly use IGD as a clinical category, given that medical and gamer understandings of “addictive” play differ so markedly. This includes better distinguishing positive online gaming involvement—also sometimes framed by gamers as “addictive”—from other play patterns more clearly entailing distress and dysfunction.

scholarly journals A Typical Case Report: Internet Gaming Disorder Psychotherapy Treatment in Private Practice

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 2083
Author(s):  
Daryl Wayne Niedermoser ◽  
Andreas Hadjar ◽  
Vivien Ankli ◽  
Nina Schweinfurth ◽  
Claudia Zueger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Problems ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Internet Gaming Disorder ◽  
Gaming Disorder ◽  
Unique Case ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Statistical Manual ◽  
Substance Addiction ◽  
Diagnostic And Statistical Manual ◽  
Internet Gaming

Background: Online or internet gaming disorder (IGD) is currently not recognized as a mental disorder in the actual Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), although it is an emerging disease. Non-substance-related addictions often have similarities with substance addictions. It is therefore important to have a good understanding of the client but also to have a good endurance. Due to the rise of e-sports, there is an anticipated and therefore possible trend to have many more patients with a non-substance addiction. There are many parallels, for instance tolerance, withdrawal and social problems, resulting from an increasing investment of time spent on the internet. Case presentation: To reduce possible inhibition in treating a patient with IGD, we present a case of a 19-year-old adolescent man who exhibited IGD and showed social problems associated with his addiction. Conclusions: This paper shows the importance and the effects of treating a non-substance addiction with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). After having successfully coped with an addiction, several shifts in addiction were often reported. In this case, no shifts were reported. The absence of such shifts makes our case a distinct and unique case. This is not a multimorbidity case, and that is the reason why we think this is an excellent example to show what we achieved, how we achieved it, and what we could establish. Of course, additional research and manuals are urgently needed.

Wann machen digitale Spiele krank?

2021 ◽  
Vol 40 (01/02) ◽  
pp. 27-34
Author(s):  
David Mikusky ◽  
Birgit Abler
Keyword(s):  
Internet Gaming Disorder ◽  
Gaming Disorder ◽  
Statistical Classification ◽  
Statistical Manual ◽  
Diagnostic And Statistical Manual ◽  
Dsm 5 ◽  
Internet Gaming ◽  
Classification Of Diseases ◽  
International Statistical Classification

ZUSAMMENFASSUNGComputer-, Video- und Mobilespiele (digitale Spiele) sind ein weit verbreitetes Massenmedium, das in allen Altersklassen und sozialen Schichten vertreten ist. Damit im Zusammenhang stehende Krankheitsbilder sind im Abschnitt für Forschungsdiagnosen des Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) als Internet Gaming Disorder und den Vorabversionen der International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD-11) als Gaming Disorder definiert. In der Literatur kontrovers diskutiert wird neben der Notwendigkeit einer möglichen Überpathologisierung von Alltagsverhalten die nosologische Einordnung als Suchterkrankung versus Impulskontrollstörung. Hinweise zur Einordnung als Suchtverhalten geben zum einen Validierungsstudien der Diagnosekriterien, in welchen mit Toleranzentwicklung, Kontrollverlust und Vernachlässigung anderer Aktivitäten allgemeine Suchtkriterien zur Voraussage einer Beeinträchtigung als geeignet eingeschätzt werden. Zum anderen zeigen neurobiologische und bildgebende Befunde eine deutliche Übereinstimmung der Veränderungen bei Konsumenten digitaler Spiele mit denen, wie sie auch bei stoffgebundenen Suchterkrankungen beobachtet wurden. Hilfreich bei einer Risikoeinschätzung für die Entwicklung eines psychiatrisch relevanten Syndroms kann die Kenntnis von Spielmechaniken und Bezahlmodellen digitaler Spiele sein, welche nach lerntheoretischer Konzeption zur Entstehung beitragen können: Gestaffelter Fortschritt im Spiel (Progressionssysteme) mit an saliente Reize gekoppelte Belohnungen zur Charakteraufwertung, der Spieleinstieg ohne Bezahlung (free-to-play), Erwerb von Spielfortschritt und Individualisierungsoptionen (In-Game-Items) durch Kleinstbeträge (Mikrotransaktionen) und an Zufall gekoppelte Belohnungen mit der Möglichkeit, digitale Münzwürfe zu erwerben (Lootboxen) können die Entwicklung von Suchtverhalten fördern.

Internet gaming disorder in early adolescence: Associations with parental and adolescent mental health

2017 ◽  
Vol 43 ◽  
pp. 14-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Wartberg ◽  
L. Kriston ◽  
M. Kramer ◽  
A. Schwedler ◽  
T.M. Lincoln ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Regression Model ◽  
Early Adolescence ◽  
Internet Gaming Disorder ◽  
Gaming Disorder ◽  
Parental Mental Health ◽  
Statistical Manual ◽  
Diagnostic And Statistical Manual ◽  
Internet Gaming ◽  
First Time

AbstractBackground:Internet gaming disorder (IGD) has been included in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). Currently, associations between IGD in early adolescence and mental health are largely unexplained. In the present study, the relation of IGD with adolescent and parental mental health was investigated for the first time.Methods:We surveyed 1095 family dyads (an adolescent aged 12–14 years and a related parent) with a standardized questionnaire for IGD as well as for adolescent and parental mental health. We conducted linear (dimensional approach) and logistic (categorical approach) regression analyses.Results:Both with dimensional and categorical approaches, we observed statistically significant associations between IGD and male gender, a higher degree of adolescent antisocial behavior, anger control problems, emotional distress, self-esteem problems, hyperactivity/inattention and parental anxiety (linear regression model: corrected R2 = 0.41, logistic regression model: Nagelkerke's R2 = 0.41).Conclusions:IGD appears to be associated with internalizing and externalizing problems in adolescents. Moreover, the findings of the present study provide first evidence that not only adolescent but also parental mental health is relevant to IGD in early adolescence. Adolescent and parental mental health should be considered in prevention and intervention programs for IGD in adolescence.

scholarly journals Measuring Internet Gaming Disorder and Gaming Disorder: A Qualitative Content Validity Analysis of Validated Scales

Assessment ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 107319112110554
Author(s):  
Veli-Matti Karhulahti ◽  
Marcel Martončik ◽  
Matúš Adamkovič
Keyword(s):  
Content Validity ◽  
Internet Gaming Disorder ◽  
International Classification Of Diseases ◽  
Gaming Disorder ◽  
Statistical Manual ◽  
Validity Analysis ◽  
Diagnostic And Statistical Manual ◽  
Internet Gaming ◽  
Classification Of Diseases

Numerous instruments have been developed to measure gaming-related health problems based on “internet gaming disorder” (IGD) in the third section of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th ed.) and “gaming disorder” (GD) in the International Classification of Diseases (11th rev.). However, the criteria in the manuals tend to be operationalized in numerous diverse ways, which can make screening outcomes incomparable. A content validity analysis is needed to reassess the relationships between the diagnostic criteria and the items that operationalize them. The IGD and GD criteria were divided into sematic components. A qualitative content validity analysis was carried out for all items employed by the 17 instruments that claim to measure either construct by their criteria in English. In all but one instrument, the operationalizations did not include all criterion components. There were two main reasons found for this: the components had simply been left out or had been alternatively modified into other components. Criteria that were vaguely described in the manuals were sources of lower content validity items. The study implies that many of the problems in IGD and GD measurement derive from criteria operationalization and original manual descriptions. The conclusion provides practical recommendations that researchers can apply to improve the content validity of their measurement.

scholarly journals Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD): A Case Report of Social Anxiety

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (16) ◽  
pp. 2664-2666
Author(s):  
Fachrul A. Nasution ◽  
Elmeida Effendy ◽  
Mustafa M. Amin
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Social Anxiety ◽  
Internet Gaming Disorder ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Psychiatric Clinic ◽  
Gaming Disorder ◽  
Statistical Manual ◽  
Diagnostic And Statistical Manual ◽  
Internet Gaming ◽  
One Year

BACKGROUND: Internet gaming disorder (IGD) has been included in the 5th edition of The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). At present, many cases are encountered because of the disruption of this internet game, including in various age groups. Internet gaming addiction is a common disorder and often accompanies depression, hostility and social anxiety. CASE REPORT: We found a case of anxiety disorder in people who play games on the network with the chief complaint that they cannot sleep. A 28-year-old man, a Javanese tribe with a job as a builder who came with his wife to the (Universitas Sumatera Utara) USU hospital psychiatric clinic. Experienced by the patient in about one year. CONCLUSION: From the above case, we report that internet gaming disorder occurs in all age groups and social statuses.

scholarly journals Associations Among Resilience, Stress, Depression, and Internet Gaming Disorder in Young Adults

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (17) ◽  
pp. 3181 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ju-Yu Yen ◽  
Huang-Chi Lin ◽  
Wei-Po Chou ◽  
Tai-Ling Liu ◽  
Chih-Hung Ko
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Internet Gaming Disorder ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Gaming Disorder ◽  
Emotional Difficulty ◽  
Statistical Manual ◽  
Diagnostic And Statistical Manual ◽  
Internet Gaming

Background and Aims: Using gaming to escape emotional difficulty has been suggested to be a candidate mechanism contributing to Internet gaming disorder (IGD). This study evaluated the associations among resilience, perceived stress, depression, and IGD. Methods: A total of 87 participants in an IGD group and 87 participants in a control group were recruited into this study. IGD was diagnosed using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Stress levels, resilience, and depression were measured by a self-reported questionnaire. Results: The IGD group had a lower resilience, higher perceived stress, and depression than the control group. Hierarchical regression analysis demonstrated that resilience was associated with IGD when perceived stress was controlled. After depression was controlled, resilience and perceived stress were not associated with IGD. Among the IGD group, those with low resilience had higher depression. Furthermore, discipline was the resilience characteristic associated with IGD. Conclusions: Low resilience was associated with a higher risk of IGD. IGD individuals with low resilience had higher depression. Depression was more associated with IGD than resilience. Depression assessments and stress coping interventions should be provided for individuals with IGD who exhibit low resilience or high stress.

scholarly journals Impact of Internet Addiction on Mental Health: An Integrative Therapy Is Needed

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 215-222 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anurag Tripathi
Keyword(s):  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Internet Gaming Disorder ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Therapeutic Approaches ◽  
Statistical Manual ◽  
Integrative Therapy ◽  
Reward Circuitry ◽  
Diagnostic And Statistical Manual ◽  
Internet Gaming ◽  
The Brain

In the past few years internet addiction (IA) and internet gaming disorder (IGD) have become very frequent, leading to many personality and psychiatric disorders including low self-esteem, impulsivity, poor sleep quality, mood disorder, and suicide. IA has been included in Appendix III of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders (DSM-5) as IGD. In addition, IA leads to many neuroanatomical and neurochemical alterations including cortical thinning of various components of the brain and altered dopaminergic reward circuitry. Due to widespread neuropsychiatric and neurobiological implications of IA, multiple therapeutic approaches are needed. Integrative therapy in the form of yoga and mindfulness has proven to be effective in many addiction disorders including IA.

scholarly journals Mischievous responding in Internet Gaming Disorder research

PeerJ ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. e2401 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew K. Przybylski
Keyword(s):  
Scientific Practice ◽  
Internet Gaming Disorder ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Gaming Disorder ◽  
Psychiatric Condition ◽  
Statistical Manual ◽  
Diagnostic And Statistical Manual ◽  
Internet Gaming ◽  
Substance Related Disorders

The most recent update to the American Psychiatric Association’s (APA) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) included Internet Gaming Disorder as a new potential psychiatric condition that merited further scientific study. The present research was conducted in response to the APA Substance-Related Disorders Working Group’s research call to estimate the extent to which mischievous responding—a known problematic pattern of participant self-report responding in questionnaires—is relevant to Internet Gaming Disorder research. In line with a registered sampling and analysis plan, findings from two studies (ntot= 11,908) provide clear evidence that mischievous responding is positively associated with the number of Internet Gaming Disorder indicators participants report. Results are discussed in the context of ongoing problem gaming research and the discussion provides recommendations for improving the quality of scientific practice in this area.

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