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by Grace Rae Hickman
King, D. L., & Delfabbro, P. H. (2014). The cognitive psychology of internet gaming disorder. Clinical Psychology Review, 34(4), 298–308. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpr.2014.03.006
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According to businesswire.com, 212.6 million players are gaming on a weekly basis.
65% of Americans play video games, In 2023.
Internet Gaming Disorder was entered into the DSM-5. It is a proposed disorder that needs further study at this time.
In 2013
National Help Line While this is still being studied if you or a friend are struggling with these symptoms, you are valid and deserve to be heard.
prevalency of IGD in adolescent boys: 15.3%
prevalency of IGD in adolescent girls: 3.5%
It was originally thought to appear similarly to addiction to gambling. After further speculation, it appears to have its own cognitive profile accoding to King.
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There is still so much more to be researched. In The cognitive psychology of Internet gaming disorder, the disorder is hard to pin down with a list of verifiable symptoms. At this time, its left open ended. Daniel L. King seems to believe this could help those who need the diagnose. However, it shouldn't be left that way. The symptoms proposed by King will be listed on the second page, if you or a friend is worried.
Worldwide, 3.05% of the population has gaming disorder in 2021. That is approximately 60 million people!
3.05%
Internet Gaming disorder
.:. How Do I Know If I Could Have it?.:.
Have you lost any significant relationships or jobs from gaming?
Do you still give time to your other hobbies?
Do you use gaming as a form of escape or to avoid difficult feelings?
Do you feel like you can stop gaming when you feel the need to?
When not gaming, do you think about the next game or where you left off?