SynthesisJournal of behavioral addictions2023
Longitudinal modifiable risk and protective factors of internet gaming disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
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41 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Factors Associated With Digital Addiction: Umbrella Review.JMIR mental health · 2025Pooled it
- The association between internet-use-disorder symptoms and loneliness: a systematic review and meta-analysis with a categorical approach.Psychological medicine · 2025Pooled it
- Associations in Both Directions Between Internet Gaming Disorder and Suicidal Ideation and Attempts Among Chinese Adolescent Gamers: Two-Wave Prospective Cohort Study.Journal of medical Internet research · 2026Article
- Psychological Correlates of Problematic Gaming Behaviour in Medical Students: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Structural and Contextual Factors.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Longitudinal Relations Between Internet Gaming Disorder Symptoms, Depressive Symptoms, and Hikikomori Symptoms Among Young Gamers - Random Intercept Cross-Lagged Panel Model With Contextual Factors.Journal of youth and adolescence · 2026Article
- Understanding internet gaming disorder in Mexican university students: prevalence and associated factors.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Analysis and research on multilevel video game addiction characteristics among children and adolescents based on association rules.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Internet gaming disorder and verbal communication skills: the predictive role of listening and speaking skills in internet gaming disorder.BMC psychology · 2026Article
- Associations Between Parental Gaming Behaviors and Conversion From Internet Gaming Disorder Noncases to Cases Among Adolescents: Prospective Longitudinal Cohort Study.JMIR serious games · 2026Article
- Reciprocal Within-Person Dynamics Between Internet Gaming Disorder Symptoms, Physical Activity, and Loneliness Among Chinese Adolescent Gamers: Three-Wave Prospective Cohort Study.JMIR serious games · 2026Article
- Internet addiction, ADHD, and adolescent mental health: a 1-year longitudinal study of risk and moderation.Child and adolescent psychiatry and mental health · 2026Article
- Comparing the Associations of Internet Addiction and Internet Gaming Disorder With Psychopathological Symptoms: Cross-Sectional Study of Three Independent Adolescent Samples.Journal of medical Internet research · 2026Article
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- Dose-Response Association Between Parental Gaming Time and Internet Gaming Disorder of Adolescents and Parents: A Longitudinal Dyadic Study.Psychology research and behavior management · 2026Article
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- Gambling-like gaming, offline leisure, and help-seeking in problematic gaming among Flemish adolescents: a three-wave longitudinal study.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Medium-specific escape motivation in internet gaming disorder and problematic social media use among Chinese university students: the role of self-control.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
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- The role of Machiavellianism, cyberbullying, and family relationships in adolescent gaming addiction: a problem behavior theory approach.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Impact of video game addiction on social interaction: An observational review examining loneliness, social anxiety, and social activity.World journal of psychiatry · 2025Article
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Abstract
Background and aims: The study aims to thoroughly understand the causal and precedent modifiable risk or protective factors for Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD), a newly defined and prevalent mental disorder. Methods: We performed a systematic review on quality-designed longitudinal studies based on five online databases: MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Embase, PubMed, and Web of Science. Studies were included in the meta-analysis if they addressed IGD, adopted longitudinal, prospective, or cohort study designs, presented modifiable factors of IGD, and reported the effect sizes for correlations. Pooled Pearson's correlations were calculated using the random effects model. Results: Thirty-nine studies with 37,042 subjects were included. We identified 34 modifiable factors, including 23 intrapersonal factors (e.g., gaming time, loneliness, etc.), 10 interpersonal factors (e.g., peer relationship, social support, etc.), and 1 environmental factor (i.e., school engagement). Age, the male ratio, study region, and study years were significant moderators. Discussion and conclusions: Intrapersonal factors were stronger predictors than interpersonal and environmental factors. It may imply that individual-based theories are more powerful to explain the development of IGD. Longitudinal research on the environmental factors of IGD was lacking; more studies are warranted. The identified modifiable factors would help to guide effective interventions for IGD reduction and prevention.
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