MeSH tree: F01.145.527.100.120
Internet use is part of daily life for many people in work, social interaction, entertainment, shopping, and many other activities. Many people engage in online gaming to facilitate social connection, though the activity ...
Jan 21, 2026
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Researchers out of Spain and Italy report a globally pooled Internet Gaming Disorder prevalence of 6.1% among adults ages 18–35. Internet Gaming Disorder is considered a condition for further study in DSM-5-TR, with official ...
Physical exercise is one of the main recommendations for maintaining good health. However, when practiced compulsively and without control, it can become a problem: exercise addiction.
Jan 12, 2026
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Gambling advertising is everywhere. Even people who have never placed a bet are familiar with slogans like "Gamble responsibly," "When the fun stops" and "Take time to think."
Oct 24, 2025
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A new study has revealed that 1 in 10 boys may experience internet gaming disorder (IGD) at some point during their formative years, and negative consequences persist for both boys and girls throughout adolescence.
Oct 8, 2025
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A team of Hong Kong researchers has found that binge gaming correlates with poorer social, academic, and mental health outcomes in schoolchildren, with distinct patterns by gender.
A new study has found children as young as 10 show clinical-level gaming disorder, which researchers say could affect 100,000 Australian children, with a further 350,000 at risk of smartphone addiction.
Jun 12, 2025
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What happens in the minds of people who use the internet addictively? Prof. Dr. Matthias Brand from the University of Duisburg-Essen and his team want to find out. Since 2020, the scientists have searched for underlying psychological ...
May 28, 2025
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A new gambling study has found that payout information shown on slot machines is misleading and is making players believe they have a higher chance of winning.
May 12, 2025
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A certain degree of "extremism" is necessary for survival, according to social psychologists, who argue the personality trait is behind positive social developments.
Mar 4, 2025
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