Janssen, Tim, Melissa J. Cox, Mike Stoolmiller, Nancy P. Barnett, and Kristina M. Jackson. Journal of youth and adolescence (2017): 1-16. Abstract Adolescence is a time of heightened impulsivity as well as substantial exposure to the effects of popular media. Specifically, R-rated movie content and sensation seeking have been shown to be individually and multiplicatively […]
Asian J Psychiatr. 2018 Apr 3;34:38-42. doi: 10.1016/j.ajp.2018.04.010. Balhara YPS1, Harshwardhan M2, Kumar R2, Singh S3. Abstract The student population is likely to be vulnerable to problems associated with increased online activity. We present the findings on extent and pattern of problematic internet use based on observations from a cyber awareness initiative undertaken in national […]
Am J Mens Health. 2018 Mar 1:1557988318766950. doi: 10.1177/1557988318766950. Chen KH1, Oliffe JL1, Kelly MT1. Abstract Internet gaming is a legitimate leisure activity worldwide; however, there are emerging concerns that vast numbers of gamers are becoming addicted. In 2013, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) classified Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) as a condition warranting more clinical […]
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Front Psychiatry. 2018; 9: 77. Published online 2018 Mar 27. doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2018.00077 PMCID: PMC5881242 PMID: 29636704 Ji-Woo Seok1 and Jin-Hun Sohn2,* Abstract Neuroimaging studies on the characteristics of individuals with Internet gaming disorder (IGD) have been accumulating due to growing concerns regarding the psychological and social problems associated with Internet use. However, relatively little is […]
J Abnorm Child Psychol. 2018 Apr 5. doi: 10.1007/s10802-018-0422-x. Wichstrøm L1,2,3, Stenseng F4, Belsky J5, von Soest T6, Hygen BW7. Abstract Internet gaming disorder (IGD) was included in the Addendum to DSM-5 as a condition for further study. Studies of community samples using a diagnostic interview are lacking, and evaluations of the proposed symptoms, comorbidities, […]
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J Behav Addict. 2018 Apr 12:1-14. doi: 10.1556/2006.7.2018.22. Rømer Thomsen K1, Callesen MB1, Hesse M1, Kvamme TL1, Pedersen MM1, Pedersen MU1, Voon V2. Abstract Background and aims Impulsivity is a risk factor for addictive behaviors. The UPPS-P impulsivity model has been associated with substance addiction and gambling disorder, but its role in other non-substance addiction-related […]
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Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2018 Apr 12;15(4). pii: E733. doi: 10.3390/ijerph15040733. Lindenberg K1, Halasy K2, Szász-Janocha C3, Wartberg L4. Abstract Internet Use Disorder (IUD) affects numerous adolescents worldwide, and (Internet) Gaming Disorder, a specific subtype of IUD, has recently been included in DSM-5 and ICD-11. Epidemiological studies have identified prevalence rates up to […]
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Psychol Med. 2018 Apr 6:1-8. doi: 10.1017/S003329171800082X. Wartberg L1, Kriston L2, Zieglmeier M3, Lincoln T4, Kammerl R3. Abstract BACKGROUND: In 2013, Internet gaming disorder (IGD) was incorporated in the current version of the DSM-5. IGD refers to a problematic use of video games. Longitudinal studies on the etiology of IGD are lacking. Furthermore, it is […]
Front Psychiatry. 2018; 9: 81. Published online 2018 Mar 12. doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2018.00081 PMCID: PMC5858605 PMID: 29593587 Minho Lee,1,† Hyeyoung Cho,2,3,† Seung Hyun Jung,2,4 Seon-Hee Yim,2 Sung-Min Cho,2,3 Ji-Won Chun,5 Soo-Hyun Paik,5 Yae Eun Park,6,7 Dong Huey Cheon,7,8 Ji Eun Lee,7 Jung-Seok Choi,9 Dai-Jin Kim,5,* and Yeun-Jun Chung1,2,3,* Abstract Background Addictive use of the Internet and […]