Abstract.Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has raised concerns about a potential increase of addictive behaviors. Adolescents are considered particularly vulnerable to a problematic usage of digital applications. ...
Standardization of Terms for Behavioral AddictionsAbstract.Background: There is a multitude of terms, which intend to describe behavioral addictions, but which are limited in their operationalizability, their ...
Treatment Seekers of an Outpatient Clinic for Behavioral Addictions with “Dual Diagnoses” – A Psychological Characterization of the Group of Patients with Simultaneous Internet Use and Gambling DisorderAbstract:...
Abstract:Aim: Parents can influence the Internet use (IUD) or gaming disorder (GD) in their children in various ways. However, there is scant published research and limited structured guidelines on the subject. ...
Abstract:Aim: While Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) in the general population has a prevalence of 0.6-3.5 %, its frequency and relevance among clinical samples remains unclear. The present investigation aims at assessing the prevalence ...
Abstract:Introduction: The current state of research suggests that personal, environmental, and product-related risk factors contribute to the development and maintenance of gaming disorder. Concerning game related ...