A systematic review of the impact of COVID-19 on the game addiction of children and adolescents

Han, Tae sun; Cho, Heejun; Sung, Dajung; Park, Min Hyun

doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2022.976601

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“…This study collected data only a few months after the COVID-19 lockdown was lifted in Saudi Arabia, while some restrictive measures were still in place [29]. The pandemic impacted the gaming behaviors of children, adolescents, and young adults, and emerging literature reported an increased prevalence of IGD after the lockdown [30]. A study by Alsaad et al found that 69.5% of the children and adolescents in their sample reported increased gaming behavior due to pandemic related-stress [31].…”

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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Internet Gaming Disorder among Residents in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Alenezi¹,

fiaar²,

Aldossary³

et al. 2023

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Objective: Internet gaming disorder (IGD) is an emerging psychiatric disorder that has received attention over the past decade. Few studies have attempted to describe this disorder in the Saudi population. This study aimed to examine the prevalence of IGD and associated factors. A cross-sectional study was conducted using translated Arabic and a validated questionnaire targeting both genders in Saudi Arabia. Methodology: A cross-sectional study using a validated questionnaire (IGD-20) and targeting Arabic-speaking children, youth, and transitional age including both genders. A snowball approach was used to sample our population using an electronic survey. Logistic regression was used to examine factors associated with IGD diagnosis. The study was guided by the STROBE statement. Results: Among 419 individuals who participated in the study, 171 were classified as non-IGD, 167 were at risk for IGD (RIGD), and 72 were IGD. There is no significant association between IGD diagnosis and gender, nationality, residence, and family income. Time playing per week was significantly associated with IGD diagnosis (X2=49.256, p<0.01). There is a significant association between IGD-20 groups and categorical age groups (X2=10.096, p<0.01). Among our sample, the percentages of males (54.2%) and females (45.8%) who met the criteria for IGD were comparable. Conclusion: IGD and RIGD prevalence was significantly high in both age groups. Both males and females were affected similarly.

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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Internet Gaming Disorder among Residents in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Alenezi¹,

fiaar²,

Aldossary³

et al. 2023

Preprint

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“…Applications to child and adolescent psychiatry clinics with digital addiction complaints are increasing day by day [1]. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused this increase to become evident [4,5,8]. Digital game disorders are more common in people with high levels of depression, anxiety, and stress [8].…”

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“…The COVID-19 pandemic has caused this increase to become evident [4,5,8]. Digital game disorders are more common in people with high levels of depression, anxiety, and stress [8]. For this reason, people with digital addiction may have an underlying psychiatric illness.…”

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The Relationship Between Digital Game Addiction and Loneliness and Social Dissatisfaction in Adolescents

Parlak¹,

Öz²,

Ener³

et al. 2023

Cureus

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BackgroundIn this study, it was aimed to examine digital addiction, loneliness and social dissatisfaction among adolescents studying in Adıyaman, Turkey, and to determine the relationship with each other. MethodologyDigital Game Addiction Scale for Children (DGASFC) and Loneliness and Social Dissatisfaction Questionnaire (LSDQ) were administered to 634 middle and high school students. A questionnaire form was used as a data collection tool. ResultsDGASFC scores and LSDQ scores were found to be higher in males, in high school students, in those whose parents' education level was high school or above, in those whose parents lived separately, in those with good economic status, in those who were younger, and in those who were not restricted by their families. A significant positive correlation was found between DGASFC and LSDQ scores. ConclusionsDigital addiction should be followed closely in terms of accompanying disorders or pathologies that predispose to it. In our study, it was found that digital game addiction, loneliness and social dissatisfaction decreased with age. However, this applies separately to middle school and high school groups. Because, despite their older age, high school adolescents have been found to be more digitally dependent, lonely and socially dissatisfied than secondary school students. Contrary to the studies in the literature, the risk of digital addiction, loneliness and social dissatisfaction was found to be low in those with low economic status.

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“…Young adults who show a serious level of excessive gaming and health-related risk behaviors are being impacted during the pandemic (Han et al, 2022 ; She et al, 2021 ). However, studies on which health-related risk behaviors are impacted by the severity of game usage are still lacking.…”

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Increased adolescent game usage and health-related risk behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic

2023

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This study examines adolescent game usage and corresponding health-related risk behaviors during a period of limited social interaction and activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants included 225 middle- and 225 high-school students in Seoul who completed a survey online from October 1 to 30, 2021. The study measured participants’ game usage level and the health-related risk behavior index. Findings showed that participants who engaged in excessive gaming showed higher levels of health-related risk behaviors. A multivariate analysis of variance was conducted to compare the health-related risk behaviors of students in the general, potential, and high-risk groups on excessive gaming. Results indicated that female students in the high-risk group showed higher stress levels and fatigue (f = 5.549, p < .01, Cohen’s d = 0.016) than the males of the same group. However, male students showed higher physical inactivity levels (f = 3.195, p > .05, Cohen’s d = 0.009) than females. The post hoc test indicated clear sex distinctions among the general, potential, and high-risk groups on excessive gaming (p < .001). Among the high-risk game usage group, female students displayed a higher level of risk behaviors than males. Adolescent gaming addiction should be considered an emotional and behavioral disorder for which parental guidance and support are needed, and counseling experts and professionals must come together to provide a cure and reform program.

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A systematic review of the impact of COVID-19 on the game addiction of children and adolescents

Cited by 46 publications

References 65 publications

Prevalence and Associated Factors of Internet Gaming Disorder among Residents in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Prevalence and Associated Factors of Internet Gaming Disorder among Residents in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

The Relationship Between Digital Game Addiction and Loneliness and Social Dissatisfaction in Adolescents

Increased adolescent game usage and health-related risk behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic

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