Associations between cognitive disengagement syndrome, Internet addiction, and Internet gaming disorder among medical students - A cross-sectional study.

Background: Internet addiction (IA) and gaming disorder (IGD) are emerging public health concerns among youth. Sluggish cognitive tempo (SCT)/cognitive disengagement syndrome has been linked with risky online behaviors, but the literature on medical students is limited.

Aim: To determine associations between SCT, IA, and IGD in Indian medical undergraduates.