
Podcast 30: Gaming Addiction
Psychology of Video Games Podcast
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Diagnosing Internet Gaming Disorder
This chapter explores the proposed criteria for diagnosing internet gaming disorder, drawing parallels to gambling disorder. It discusses the indicators outlined by the American Psychological Association (APA) and the challenges in defining this disorder. The chapter also addresses the importance of data sharing and pre-registering hypotheses in gaming addiction research.
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