The concept of "harm" in Internet gaming disorder

Daniel L. King; Paul H. Delfabbro

doi:10.1556/2006.7.2018.24

The concept of "harm" in Internet gaming disorder

Daniel L. King, Paul H. Delfabbro

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Abstract

Internet gaming disorder (IGD) is a proposed condition that refers to persistent gaming leading to clinically significant impairment. However, there have been few attempts to study the different types and degrees of harm caused by IGD. This commentary describes some of the negative intrapersonal and interpersonal effects of an extreme time investment in gaming activities in the context of IGD. Future research should examine the way in which IGD harms may occur at different levels and degrees. This may enhance the screening of individuals whose behavior is suspected to meet the definition of the proposed IGD criteria.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	562-564
Number of pages	3
Journal	Journal of Behavioral Addictions
Volume	7
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1556/2006.7.2018.24
Publication status	Published - Sep 2018
Externally published	Yes

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Keywords

Comorbidity
Harm
Impairment
Internet gaming disorder
Negative effects
Public health

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