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Prevalence of Internet Gaming Disorder among Korean Adolescents and Associations with Non-psychotic Psychological Symptoms, and Physical Aggression.

Authors :
Hongsik Yu
Jaehee Cho
Source :
American Journal of Health Behavior. Nov/Dec2016, Vol. 40 Issue 6, p705-716. 12p.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

The article discusses research regarding the prevalence of Internet gaming disorder (IGD) among South Korean middle school students, and it mentions the interrelationships between IGD, physical aggression, and non-psychotic psychological symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and impulsiveness. According to the article, 5.9 percent of the teenage boys and girls that were studied were classified as adolescents with IGD. Mood modification and behavioral salience are assessed.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10873244
Volume :
40
Issue :
6
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
American Journal of Health Behavior
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
118735343
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.5993/AJHB.40.6.3