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How depression and gender influence the link between daily video game use and internet gaming disorder in college students
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Abstract
A total of 1527 college students were examined to assess the relationship between daily video game exposure and (IGD).
- Daily video game exposure, gender, and severity of depression are independent factors influencing IGD.
- Depression may mediate the relationship between daily video game play and the risk of developing IGD.
- Gender may moderate the effect of depression on IGD, with male students at higher risk when exhibiting prolonged gaming behavior and depressive symptoms.
- Targeted strategies to improve emotional regulation skills could be a key preventive measure against IGD, especially for male students.
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Key numbers
0.5%
Daily Video Games Exposure Association
Percentage of students meeting criteria based on -20 scores.
10.93%
Moderate Depression Prevalence
Percentage of students scoring at moderate depression levels or above on the PHQ-9.
18.61±1.01
Mean Age of Participants
Mean age of the 1,527 participants in the survey.