Prevalence of internet gaming disorder and its psychological correlates
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ABSTRACT Objective To investigate the prevalence of internet gaming disorder (IGD) symptoms in a sample Brazilian adults, and its association with personality, psychiatric psychosocial measures. Methods We evaluated 219 adults online recruited using questionnaires psychometric scales. behavior pattern games Game Addiction Scale (GAS). tested previous measures GAS scores by spearman correlations multiple regression analysis. Results Of our sample, 74% played online. found between IGD most mental disorders, small or moderate effect sizes, as well personality traits agreeableness (r = -0.272; p < 0.001), conscientiousness - 0.314; neuroticism 0.299; 0.001). Additionally, we negative outcomes such quality life -0.339; 0.001) satisfaction 0.202; 0.003). The multivariate model included dissociation somatization predictors. was 9% those who games. Conclusion is correlated different areas individual’s life, several common disorders. can be considered high among players (9%). Conscientiousness, agreeability, somatic symptoms, dissociative were associated IGD.
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عنوان ژورنال: Jornal Brasileiro De Psiquiatria
سال: 2023
ISSN: ['0047-2085', '1982-0208']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1590/0047-2085000000411