AI Article Synopsis
- Gaming disorders have risen due to easy access to online gaming, prompting a study to identify contributing factors.
- An online questionnaire assessed players using the IGD-20 and DSM-5 criteria, revealing a significant link between gaming duration and the development of disorders.
- The study highlights the importance of diagnosing gaming disorders and monitoring playtime to help mitigate their prevalence among gamers.
Article Abstract
Background: Gaming disorders have increased over time due to easy availability of online gaming. The aim of this study is to determine the factors influencing the gaming disorders.
Methods: An online questionnaire was circulated on gaming platforms for the assessment as per IGD-20 and DSM-5 criteria.
Results: A significant correlation was found between duration of play and gaming disorders ( = , < 0.05. The scores were concurrent as per IGD-20 and DSM-5 criteria.
Conclusion: Undiagnosed gaming disorder among gamers needs to be addressed. Duration of playing of games also needs to be checked to reduce the prevalence of gaming disorders.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9254834 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1701_21 | DOI Listing |
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