Understanding Predictors and Withdrawal Symptoms of Internet Gaming Disorder

This study examined gender and social intelligence as predictors of internet gaming. Results indicate that gender was associated with internet gaming, whereas social intelligence was not. We also explored withdrawal symptoms for internet gaming. Among those who identified as gamers, 59% reported wit...

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Main Author: Holm, Jessica M. (Author)
Contributors: Prosek, Elizabeth A. ; Bennett, Caitlyn McKinzie ; Sims, Meredith K.
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2021
In: Journal of addictions & offender counseling
Year: 2021, Volume: 42, Issue: 2, Pages: 66-79
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Keywords:
Social intelligence
Gender
withdrawal
College students
Internet Gaming Disorder
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Summary:This study examined gender and social intelligence as predictors of internet gaming. Results indicate that gender was associated with internet gaming, whereas social intelligence was not. We also explored withdrawal symptoms for internet gaming. Among those who identified as gamers, 59% reported withdrawal symptoms.
ISSN:2161-1874
DOI:10.1002/jaoc.12094