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Introduction Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) is defined as the problematic use of online games ( American Psychiatric Association [APA], 2013 ) with prevalence rates of IGD being reported from 0.6% to 5.4% around the world
Introduction Globally, Internet gaming disorder (IGD) has become a major public health concern ( American Psychiatric Association [APA], 2013; Zhao & Hao, 2019 ). In 2013, the fifth edition of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder
, S. W. ( 2016 ). Characteristics and psychiatric symptoms of Internet Gaming Disorder among adults using self-reported DSM-5 criteria . Psychiatry Investigation, 13 ( 1 ), 58 – 66 . doi: 10.4306/pi.2016.13.1.58 10.4306/pi.2016
). Most of them play casually, but 0.2–8.7% ( Choo et al., 2010 ; Festl, Scharkow, & Quandt, 2013 ) of the general population in different countries develop an Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD). They are preoccupied with games, feel restless, moody or sad
Introduction In the latest version of the Diagnostical and Statistical Manual of Mental disorders (DSM-5; American Psychiatric Association [APA], 2013 ), Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) was introduced as a disorder in need of further research. For
& O’Brien, 2013 ). In particular, adolescents may be particularly vulnerable to Internet gaming disorder (IGD) risks as they may have more difficulties controlling their engagement in entertainment that sparks their interest, such as online games
) introduced Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) as a condition for further study with suggested diagnostic criteria. Following such a movement, the International Classification of Diseases also included criteria for gaming disorder in its eleventh edition (ICD-11
Breaking the habit
Commentary on: Policy responses to problematic video game use: A systematic review of current measures and future possibilities (Király et al., 2018)
Good Reasons for Taking Action Numerous data of the past decade have demonstrated that playing computer games can run out of control. In the worst case, the phenomenon called Internet gaming disorder can lead to functional
Introduction The 2013 release of the diagnostic criteria for Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) has been recognized as a major step toward a better understanding of this new disorder ( Griffiths et al., 2016 ; Petry et al., 2014
performance. Individuals with gaming problems may sacrifice hobbies, sleep, and work ( Ferguson, San Miguel, Garza, & Jerabeck, 2012; Kuss & Griffiths, 2012; Lam, 2014 ). Internet gaming disorder (IGD) was introduced by the American Psychiatric Association as
