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A longitudinal study on psychosocial causes and consequences of Internet gaming disorder in adolescence

Wartberg, Lutz, Kriston, Levente, Zieglmeier, Matthias, Lincoln, Tania, Kammerl, Rudolf·2019·Psychological Medicine
DOI 10.1017/s003329171800082x
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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 currently unclear to which extent associated psychopathological problems are causes or consequences of IGD. In the present survey, longitudinal associations between IGD and adolescent and parental mental health were investigated for the first time, as well as the temporal stability of IGD. Methods: In a cross-lagged panel design study, family dyads (adolescent with a parent each) were examined in 2016 (t1) and again 1 year later (2017, t2). Overall, 1095 family dyads were assessed at t1 and 985 dyads were re-assessed at t2 with standardized measures of IGD and several aspects of adolescent and parental mental health. Data were analyzed with structural equation modeling (SEM). Results: Male gender, a higher level of hyperactivity/inattention, self-esteem problems and IGD at t1 were predictors of IGD at t2. IGD at t1 was a predictor for adolescent emotional distress at t2. Overall, 357 out of the 985 adolescents received a diagnosis of IGD at t1 or t2: 142 (14.4%) at t1 and t2, 100 (10.2%) only at t1, and 115 (11.7%) only at t2. Conclusions: Hyperactivity/inattention and self-esteem problems seem to be important for the development of IGD. We found first empirical evidence that IGD could prospectively contribute to a deterioration of adolescent mental health. Only a subgroup of affected adolescents showed IGD consistently over 1 year.

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Authors
Wartberg, L., Kriston, L., Zieglmeier, M., Lincoln, T., & Kammerl, R.
Affiliations
  • University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (DE)
  • Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (DE)
  • Universität Hamburg (DE)
Corresponding author
Wartberg, Lutz
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Venue
Psychological Medicine
Publisher
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Published
2018-04-06
Volume
49
Issue
2
Pages
287-294
ISSN
  • 0033-2917 (ISSN-L)
  • 1469-8978
DOI
10.1017/s003329171800082x
OpenAlex
W2795455895
Cited by
270
References
28
Citations by year
2026: 23 · 2025: 49 · 2024: 40 · 2023: 39 · 2022: 34 · 2021: 39 · 2020: 32 · 2019: 12 · 2018: 2
FWCI
48.35
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
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www.cambridge.org/core/terms (unspecified)
Locations
  • Psychological Medicine (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Impact of Technology on Adolescents
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Gambling Behavior and Treatments
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
Keywords
internet gaming disorder, adolescents, psychosocial etiology, hyperactivity/inattention, self-esteem problems, emotional distress, parental mental health, family dyads, temporal stability, DSM-5
MeSH terms
Psychological Distress, Adolescent, Adolescent Behavior, Adult, Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Child, Female, Humans, Longitudinal Studies, Male, Self Concept, Behavior, Addictive, Video Games, Internet

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