Psychopathological characterization of modern-type depression in subjects with Internet Gaming Disorder

Introduction In recent years, more evidence is emerging in favor of a new form depression, aka “Modern-Type Depression” (MTD). It has also been theorized that MTD may have multiple relationships with other psychiatric disorders, including techno-addictions. Objectives Our study aims at clinically characterizing subjects sample individuals affected Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD). Methods 1,157 were recruited from Italian young people (aged 18-35), and selected only if they declared to be video game players (48.6%, n=542). Video filled out the 22-item Tarumi’s Modern-Type Depression Trait Scale (TACS-22), Motives for Online Questionnaire (MOGQ), Scale-Short-Form (IGDS9-SF), Problematic (POGQ), Multidimensional State Boredom (MSBS), Symptom Checklist-90 (SCL-90). Subjects classified as IGD+/IGD- MTD+/MTD-. Descriptive analysis, Mann-Whitney’s U-test independent data Chi-square tests carried out. Results 60.5% (n=328) male. 21.7% (n=118) positive MTD. reported significantly higher scores IGDS9-SF (p<0.001), POGQ MOGQ (p=0.003), MSBS (p<0.001). Significant found subscales “reality avoidance” “coping” (p=0.001), “fantasy” (p<0.001) SCL-90 “interpersonal sensitivity” “phobic anxiety” “psychoticism” Conclusions displayed strong association technopathies, particularly IGD. Therefore, further studies should evaluate whether could represent predictor IGD onset and/or maintenance adequately address this aspect preventive treatment perspective. Disclosure Interest None Declared