The emerging evidence on the association between symptoms of ADHD and gaming disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Koncz, Patrik; Demetrovics, Zsolt; Takacs, Zsofia K.; Griffiths, Mark D.; Nagy, Tamás; Király, Orsolya

doi:10.1016/j.cpr.2023.102343

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“…Recent research has sought to understand the potential associations between GD and ADHD. A systematic review and meta-analysis indicated that individuals with ADHD have significantly higher GD severity, and vice versa, suggesting the necessity for ADHD screening in individuals with GD and raising awareness of GD risks in ADHD individuals [ 9 ]. Other studies have highlighted a moderate to strong comorbidity between GD and ADHD, with the strength of this relationship influenced by factors such as gender, type of internet use, and assessment methods [ 10 , 11 ].…”

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Relationships of gaming disorder, ADHD, and academic performance in university students: A mediation analysis

Hawi,

Samaha

2024

PLoS ONE

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This study investigates the intersection of Gaming Disorder (GD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Grade Point Average (GPA), among university students, a critical demographic often overlooked in research on these disorders. A sample of 348 university students was analyzed using the IGD-20 Test for risk of GD, the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS-v1.1) for ADHD symptoms, and GPA as a metric of academic performance. The findings indicate that 4.3% of the surveyed sample scored within the range for GD. The prevalence was higher in males, with 5.3% of the male cohort affected, compared to 1.2% of the female cohort. Significantly, the prevalence of ADHD was substantially higher in the GD group (35.7%) than in the non-GD group (24.2%). Further, ADHD symptoms were found to be a stronger predictor of GD in females than in males. Incorporating the mediating role of Gaming Disorder, this study also probes into how GD may serve as an intermediary in the impact of ADHD on academic performance. By examining the intricate relationship between these disorders, our findings suggest that GD exacerbates the negative effects of ADHD on academic performance, thereby underscoring the potential for Gaming Disorder to act as a bridge in this dynamic. This mediation analysis clarifies how ADHD may indirectly impact academic performance through GD. The study reveals a positive correlation between ADHD symptoms and GD severity, which in turn correlates negatively with academic achievement. In addition, the findings underscore the need for gender-sensitive interventions and highlight the importance of considering the comorbidity of ADHD and GD in academic settings, advocating for systematic screening for GD among students with ADHD, and vice versa. The dual challenges posed by ADHD and GD should be addressed to prevent their escalation into pervasive academic and psychosocial adversities.

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Relationships of gaming disorder, ADHD, and academic performance in university students: A mediation analysis

Hawi,

Samaha

2024

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“…Despite the reported association between Internet addiction and ADHD symptoms in literature, there are still gaps that need to be addressed. Firstly, it remains unclear whether the association between Internet addiction and ADHD symptoms is unidirectional or reciprocal, due to the limitation of cross-sectional designs used in previous studies (see Koncz et al., 2023 ; Nikkelen, Valkenburg, Huizinga, & Bushman, 2014 ; Wang, Yao, Zhou, Liu, & Lv, 2017 for reviews). Recent longitudinal studies have mainly focused on gaming disorder rather than Internet addiction ( Gentile, Swing, Lim, & Khoo, 2012 ; Lee, Bae, Kim, & Han, 2021 ; Marmet, Studer, Grazioli, & Gmel, 2018 ).…”

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The longitudinal associations between internet addiction and ADHD symptoms among adolescents

Wang,

Yin,

Wang

et al. 2024

JBA

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Background and aimsInternet addiction has been linked to ADHD-related symptoms. However, the direction of the relationship and its potential for reciprocal relations is not well understood. This study examined the potential reciprocal relations between the three components of ADHD and Internet addiction, as well as the moderating effects of gender on these relations.MethodsUsing a longitudinal design, we collected data of 865 Chinese adolescents across three waves (Mage = 13.78, SD = 1.56 in wave 1), with a time interval of 6 months.ResultsCross-lagged analyses revealed bidirectional associations between hyperactivity, inattention, impulsivity, and Internet addiction over time. Multi-group analyses did not yield any significant gender differences in these relationships.Discussion and conclusionsThese findings enhance our understanding of the complex link between ADHD components and Internet addiction and have implications for interventions aimed at reducing the prevalence of Internet addiction and ADHD.

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“…A comprehensive review of longitudinal studies on IGD identi ed only 6 studies with data for anxiety, 4 studies on attention/hyperactivity and 12 on depression, with effect sizes on the weak side [13]. Another review identi ed 6 longitudinal studies on ADHD and GD [14]. As expected, not all longitudinal reports agree on the likelihood of mental disorders causing IGD [12,[15][16][17].…”

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Mental health predictors of Internet Gaming Disorder: a longitudinal study

Borges,

Orozco,

Gutierrez-Garcia

et al. 2024

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Purpose: While internet gaming disorder has been clinically delimited, we still know little about its mental health determinants. We aim to evaluate whether a wide range of baseline mental disorders predict Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) one to three years later, among first year university students in Mexico. Methods: This is a prospective cohort study with a follow-up period of one to three years conducted from September 2018 to June 2022 in 6 Mexican universities. Participants were first-year university students (N=2,144) free of symptoms indicative of IGD at entry (baseline). Ten mental disorders (bipolar, major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, alcohol use disorder, drug use disorder, binging and/or purging, intermittent explosive disorder, psychotic experiences, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) at baseline were the main risk factors explored for the incidence of IGD at the end of the follow-up. We used Cox regression to model the IGD incidence rate. Results: A composite measure of any mental disorder at baseline was associated with an increase in 2.33 times (1.26-4.31) the rate of IGD 1 to 3 years later. Several individual disorders were associated with rates of IGD in multiple models, with comorbid conditions diminishing most of these associations. Conclusion: While students with a range of mental disorders were at risk for development of IGD, only major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder remained associated with a new case of IGD. Discrepant results from available longitudinal studies on the role of specific mental disorders in the development of IGD needs to be further investigated.

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The emerging evidence on the association between symptoms of ADHD and gaming disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis

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Relationships of gaming disorder, ADHD, and academic performance in university students: A mediation analysis

Relationships of gaming disorder, ADHD, and academic performance in university students: A mediation analysis

The longitudinal associations between internet addiction and ADHD symptoms among adolescents

Mental health predictors of Internet Gaming Disorder: a longitudinal study

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