Internet gaming disorder is “totally different” from the gaming disorder proposed by WHO, said Ferguson, and this “reflects the confusion.” This difference in opinion is equivalent to each of these ...

Computer games: Beneficial and fun, or pure evil? I’d like to tell you that I can provide a definitive answer. But the research jury is very much out on this. The academic literature is wrought with ...

Gaming is a neutral hobby by design, but the culture of video games can be ethically gray, predatory and exploitative of young people and adolescents. The authors of a new book on internet gaming ...

From Pong and Pac-Man to Minecraft and Fortnight, video games have always been a lot of fun. Sometimes, however, gamers become fixated, compulsive or — worse — spiral into a full-blown gaming disorder ...

New research from Macquarie University has found that gaming addiction and smartphone overuse are starting much earlier than previously thought, with children as young as 10 showing clinical-level ...

A new comprehensive analysis published in the journal Addictive Behaviors suggests that Internet Gaming Disorder is a significant mental health concern for young adults, affecting approximately six ...

James Cook University researchers have taken a deeper dive into the complexities of human personality traits and addiction in adults, revealing new insights to help with social media addiction and ...

Excessive gaming for hours without breaks is a symptom of a behavioral problem and a coping strategy. Lonely, depressed adolescents often turn to gaming—offering connection, stimulation, and escape.

A new Children's Hospital of Philadelphia study examines the relationship between parenting factors and gaming disorder in young children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Findings ...

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