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Internet gaming addiction among children and adolescents with non-suicidal self-Injury: A network perspective

Authors :
Yuan Yang
Yanqi Ma
Rui Zhou
Ting Ji
Cailan Hou
Source :
Journal of Affective Disorders Reports, Vol 14, Iss , Pp 100609- (2023)
Publication Year :
2023
Publisher :
Elsevier, 2023.

Abstract

Background: Internet gaming addiction is a growing global concern and mental health burden. Currently, no study has examined Internet gaming addiction among individuals with non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI). This study aims to examine the epidemiology, correlates, and network structure of Internet gaming addiction among children and adolescents with NSSI in China. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted in Guangdong Mental Health Center, China, from Dec 2019 to Dec 2021. The 13-item Chinese Internet gaming addiction scale, SAS, SDS, and UCLA loneliness scale were adopted to evaluate patient's internet gaming addiction, anxiety, depression and loneliness. Univariate analyses, multivariate logistic regression, and network analysis were conducted. Results: A total of 110 children and adolescents with NSSI behaviors participated in the study, and 45 (40.9%) of them reported Internet gaming addiction. Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that male participants (OR = 6.047, P = 0.001) and those living on campus (OR = 2.677, P = 0.039) were more likely to suffer from Internet gaming addiction. Network analysis revealed that item1 (‘Always thinking about online games when not playing’), item6 (‘Clearly aware of the dangers of online games but fail to stop’), and item3 (‘Moody / anxious / agitated / angry while not playing’) were core symptoms for the identification of Internet gaming addiction, while item9 (‘loss of interest’), and item13 (‘deceiving’) were the least influential symptoms in the network. Conclusions: Internet gaming addiction was prevalent among children and adolescents with NSSI. ‘Preoccupation’, ‘Unsuccessful attempts to control playing’, and ‘Withdrawal’ were of key importance for identifying Internet gaming addiction. Ongoing clinical care and targeted interventions to address these symptoms (e.g., strengthening self-control) may be important for reducing the risk of Internet gaming addiction in children and adolescents with NSSI.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
26669153
Volume :
14
Issue :
100609-
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Journal of Affective Disorders Reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.ba6bfceab04b6dad82b55ef789c8ef
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jadr.2023.100609