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The dynamic interplay between neuroticism, extraversion, and problematic gaming in adolescents: A 4-wave longitudinal study
How personality traits relate to problem gaming in teens over time
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Abstract
Among 3,307 students, and significantly predict each other.
- may protect against adolescent problematic gaming.
- Problematic gaming is associated with a decrease in levels of extraversion.
- Significant sex differences exist in the longitudinal relations between neuroticism and problematic gaming.
- Findings suggest that personality traits could be considered risk factors for problematic gaming.
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Key numbers
3,307 students
Initial Participants
Participants were aged 11–13 years, with 43.6% being girls.
90.2%
Retention Rates
Retention rates for assessments were 94.5%, 93.9%, and 90.2% across four waves.
170 participants
Pathological Gaming Identified
At the first assessment, 170 participants exhibited behaviors.