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The proposed condition known as Internet gaming disorder (IGD) is thought to share many of its defining criteria with gambling and substance use disorders ( American Psychiatric Association, 2013 ). At a behavioral level, engagement in
Introduction Internet gaming disorder (IGD) is a type of behavioral addiction that is characterized by “persistent and recurrent use of the Internet to engage in games” according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth
; Ryu, Choi, Seo, & Nam, 2004 ; Young & Rogers, 1998 ). Internet gaming is one of the most popular online activities, and Internet gaming disorder (IGD) is the most prevalent subtype (57.5%) of Internet addiction ( Kishi et al., 2009 ). IGD has been
, Ledgerwood, & Morasco, 2008 ). Internet gaming disorder (IGD) is listed in Section 3 ( Emerging Measures and Models ) of the DSM-5 ( American Psychiatric Association, 2013 ). The APA has identified IGD as a potential disorder that might be included in the
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) concluded that Internet gaming disorder (IGD) is a condition for which future research might lend to a formal diagnosis ( American Psychiatric Association [APA], 2013 ). The DSM-5 proposed a set
Introduction Internet gaming disorder (IGD), previously considered as an addictive behavior in Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, fifth edition (DSM-5), has recently been the focus of clinical attention in
Introduction Internet gaming disorder (IGD) is a pattern of gaming behavior characterized by impaired control over gaming, increasing priority given to gaming over other activities, and continuation or escalation of gaming despite of the occurrence
). Video game addiction in the form of “Internet gaming disorder” (IGD) was included in Section 3 of the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5; American Psychiatric Association [APA], 2013 ). In addition, the
, the latest (fifth) edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) included Internet gaming disorder (IGD) in Section III and stated that IGD is a condition that requires further study before being included in the main
Internet gaming disorder: Inadequate diagnostic criteria wrapped in a constraining conceptual model
Commentary on: Chaos and confusion in DSM-5 diagnosis of Internet Gaming Disorder: Issues, concerns, and recommendations for clarity in the field (Kuss et al.)
Introduction The paper by Kuss, Griffiths, and Pontes ( in press ) demonstrates numerous difficulties with the diagnostic criteria for Internet gaming disorder (IGD), introduced in the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and
