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Addressing taxonomic challenges for Internet Use Disorders in light of changing technologies and diagnostic classifications. •
Commentary on: “How to overcome taxonomical problems in the study of Internet use disorders and what to do with “smartphone addiction”?” (Montag et al., 2020)
smartphones increases the properties of Internet in terms of availability and easy access. Therefore, new risks of developing behavioral addictions emerge. However, the underlying principles like rewards within games or social interaction follow the same or at
Myths about “The myths about work addiction”
Commentary on: Ten myths about work addiction (Griffiths et al., 2018)
several of the alleged myths do not, in fact, represent any real controversy or misunderstanding. Myth 1: Work Addiction Is a New Behavioral Addiction The construct of work addiction was introduced to the academic disciplines
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-system dysfunction in these studies conflict with the stereotypical OCD portrait of doubtfulness and risk-aversiveness. In fact, these findings are prototypical for addiction and have led some authors in the last years to view OCD as a behavioural addiction ( Denys
Facebook use with features of behavioral addiction. The presence of comorbid psychiatric disorders and the pattern of Facebook use requires further elaboration. First, client suffered from ADHD, which is a well-reported comorbidity with PIU ( Carli
, but are often considered as potential behavioral addictions including buying-shopping disorder (i.e., compulsive shopping) (e.g., Müller et al., 2019 ), exercise addiction (e.g., Archer, Badgaiyan, & Blum, 2017 ; Berczik et al., 2012 ; Freimuth
Not good enough? Further comments to the wording, meaning, and the conceptualization of Internet Gaming Disorder
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.)
general behavioral addiction diagnosis. The concept of “Internet addiction” has been debated; several arguments oppose this disorder mainly because of the lack of specification regarding the Internet content that the addictive behavior entails
Introduction As behavioral addictions have become more widely accepted into mainstream society (e.g., gambling, video gaming, workaholism, etc.), as well as legitimacy among the psychiatric community following the
to be cautious concerning any epidemiological data in the field (and also holds true for most behavioral addictions). It also appears that those who are genuinely addicted to work appear to have a compulsive drive to gain approval and success but can
How to counter the ten myths about work addiction?: Three postulates for future research
Commentary on: Ten myths about work addiction (Griffiths et al., 2018)
belong to the Evangelical Lutheran Church, whereas Poland is Roman Catholic. Studying national cultures in the analysis of work addiction would give a solid basis for arguing against the notion that it is a new behavioral addiction (“Myth 1”). It
