How social and psychological factors relate to developing and living with Internet gaming disorder during adolescence

Overall, 357 out of 985 adolescents received a diagnosis of Internet gaming disorder (IGD) at either assessment point.

• Male gender, higher levels of hyperactivity/inattention, and self-esteem problems at the first assessment predicted IGD at the second assessment.
• IGD at the first assessment was associated with increased emotional distress in adolescents at the second assessment.
• Only a subgroup of adolescents consistently showed IGD over the one-year period, with 14.4% diagnosed at both points.
• The study suggests that hyperactivity/inattention and self-esteem issues may play a significant role in the development of IGD.

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