Prevalence and Risk Factors of Problematic Internet Use among Hungarian Adult Recreational Esports Players

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 19(6), P. 3204 - 3204

Published: March 9, 2022

Background: Esports are highly prevalent in modern culture, particularly among young people, and a healthy hobby for the majority of users. However, there is possible link between video gaming (including esports) problematic internet use (so-called addiction, IA), mostly involving adolescents. Methods: Here we present an online survey focusing on prevalence risk factors addiction adult esports players. Demographics included age, gender, family type, type work, working years daily use. Medical conditions associated with IA such as smoking, alcohol drug intake, hypertension, diabetes, ischemic heart disease, musculoskeletal pain history depression were also recorded. Results: Overall, 2313 players including 176 females (7.6%) 2137 males (92.4%) participated our survey. Age distribution was following: 18–25 90.3% (2088/2313), 26–35 7.95% (184/2313), 36–45 0.86% (20/2313), 46–55 0.82% (19/2313), 56–62 0.04% (1/2313) 62 or older (1/2313). Internet detected 19.9% (461/2313) based Problematic Use Questionnaire. In multivariate analysis significantly age 18 25 (OR: 1.675, p = 0.002), being single (OR 1.505, 0.014), > 6 h 4.338, < 0.001), having 3 children 2.037, 0.023) secondary employment 1.789, 0.037). Regular intake 18.357, 0.001) (OR= 5.361, 0.032) strongly correlated IA. Conclusion: This first study from Hungary investigating One out five gamers suffered Our draws attention to increased within this group younger status employment.

Language: Английский

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Differences between problematic internet and smartphone use and their psychological risk factors in boys and girls: a network analysis

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 17(1)

Published: June 12, 2023

Problematic internet and smartphone use are significant health challenges for contemporary adolescents. However, their mutual relationship is unclear because studies investigating these phenomena scarce. The present study aimed to investigate the psychological risks protective factors associated with problematic use.A representative sample of Slovak adolescents (N = 4070, Mage 14.38, SDage 0.77, 50.5% girls) from Health Behavior in School-aged Children project was analyzed using network analysis separately boys girls.The results showed weak (for boys) moderate associations between use. Risk stronger than use, exception fear missing out, which strongly central nodes were externalizing problems internalizing problems, resilience concluded that while somewhat related, they differ at level. In addition, rather different girls.

Language: Английский

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Factors Related to Internet Addiction in Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Study

Iranian Journal of Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: June 1, 2024

Background: The term "internet addiction" (IA) describes a compulsive behavior associated with any online activity that disrupts everyday social interactions. Main aim of this research was to determine variables and development predictors Internet addiction. Methods: A total 1,669 respondents participated in research; 1,040 them (62.3%) were female, 590 (35.4%) male, 39 (2.3%) did not want declare their gender. average age the 15.09±1.757. Data collected using an form consisted demographic data, questions related use Internet, Addiction Scale, Temperament Evaluation Memphis, Pisa, Paris, San Diego-auto questionnaire version (TEMPS-A) for adolescents. Results: relationship between addiction age, addictive substance frequency, purpose, time spent on internet, type temperament has been proven. Analysis results indicate risk developing internet is higher if adolescent spends 1-3 hours more than 3 daily (2.8 8.2 times, respectively). Increasing numbers 1 unit (year), decreasing by 11.3%. Hyperthymic decreases 70.9% developing. Conclusion: It important highlight importance our since practitioners can utilize findings create targeted treatments prevent

Language: Английский

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The effect of digital game addiction on aggression and anger levels in adolescents: A cross-sectional study

Archives of Psychiatric Nursing, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 52, P. 106 - 112

Published: July 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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The Association Between Internet Addiction and the Risk of Suicide Attempts in Chinese Adolescents Aged 11-17 Years: Prospective Cohort Study

Journal of Medical Internet Research, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 27, P. e52083 - e52083

Published: Jan. 3, 2025

Background Suicide is a critical public health issue in adolescents worldwide. Internet addiction may play role the increased rate of suicide attempts this population. However, few studies have explored relationship between pathological internet use and among adolescents. Objective This study aimed to conduct prospective cohort examine whether higher severity was associated with an risk Chinese Methods A total 782 were recruited from middle school November 2020 December followed up for 6 months. An online self-reported questionnaire used collect participants’ demographic data assess their mental health. The Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale–21 items (DASS-21) evaluate depression, anxiety, stress. Chen Addiction Scale–Revised (CIAS-R) symptoms use. χ2 test ANOVA intergroup comparison, logistic regression analysis attempts. We also restricted cubic splines model investigate pattern association. Results participants had average age 12.59 (SD 0.64) years, majority being Han ethnicity (743/782, 95.01%) more than half male (426/782, 54.48%). Most no previous history depression (541/782, 69.18%), anxiety (415/782, 53.07%), or stress (618/782, 79.03%). newly reported 4.6% (36/782). significant positive association observed (odds ratio 3.88, 95% CI 1.70-8.82), which remained after adjusting age, sex, ethnicity, 2.65, 1.07-6.55). In addition, exhibited linear spline model. Conclusions suggested that addiction, rather overuse, likelihood attempts, highlighted importance addressing prevention.

Language: Английский

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Media addiction in children and adolescents—a study protocol for development, piloting and evaluation of a sustainable, integrative rehabilitation program (MeKi)

Frontiers in Adolescent Medicine, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 3

Published: Feb. 28, 2025

Introduction The proportion of children and young people in Germany who have problematic media use has increased, particularly as a result the coronavirus pandemic. presence comorbidities such anxiety disorders, depression, sleep impulsivity lack social skills are interdependent with addiction. Medical rehabilitation is suitable for long-term care adolescents As part MeKi study, program addiction being developed piloted cooperating clinic. trial registered under DRKS-ID: DRKS00034461, Medienabhängigkeit bei Kindern und Jugendlichen—Entwicklung, Pilotierung Evaluation eines nachhaltigen, integrativen Rehabilitationskonzepts. Methodes analysis mixed methods design multimodal concept will be preparation phase based on results scoping review well interviews focus groups affected adolescents, their parents experts. In implemented planned sample 80 Children over period 1.5 years evaluated by means evaluation using questionnaire survey process groups. Discussion standardized definition complicates both scientific discourse practical those affected. Furthermore, there currently only few therapeutic offers these available acute sector. development piloting intended to provide sustainable rehabilitative care, which transferred other clinics after end project. Trial registration

Language: Английский

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Cognitive Learning and Neuromorphic Systems Using Resistive Switching Random-Access Memory

ACS Applied Electronic Materials, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 8, 2025

Language: Английский

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Internet use May be associated with the severity of headache in migraine patients: results from a Hungarian tertiary headache center

BMC Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 25(1)

Published: March 18, 2025

Abstract Background Migraine as a prevalent primary headache disorder affects mainly the young population. Migraines worsen quality of life and are responsible for main cause disability worldwide. Apart from well-known lifestyle factors, spread digitalization seems to influence frequency well severity migraine attacks, however clinical studies still lacking. Here we present prospective single-center cross-sectional study focusing on possible negative effects being online problematic internet use during attacks taking many covariates into account. Methods patients were recruited Headache Outpatient Clinic Department Neurology, University Szeged, Hungary. Socio-demographic data, medical history migraine, details activities recorded questionnaires addiction. Results A total 192 ( n = 166 female; 26 male) completed questionnaire package. After setup logistic regression among socio-demographic data age > 45 years (odds ratio, OR 1.101), married (OR 1.584), number children 2 1.227), secondary employment 2.349), while related only nighttime 1.330) was significantly associated with attacks. Conclusion This is first unfavorable in patients. Clinicians should be aware effect potential non-pharmacological aspect treatment.

Language: Английский

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Screen use in children – two sides of the coin: a critical narrative review

Dementia & Neuropsychologia, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 19

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

ABSTRACT Like a coin, the impacts of screens on children’s development have two sides, as reflected in current scientific knowledge. This narrative review aimed to explore dual-faceted state art regarding screen use, highlighting both positive and negative aspects neurodevelopment, intervention proposals, future perspectives for appropriate use. Recent findings emphasize central points: one hand, benefits such co-viewing use educational content; other excessive passive, non-educational neural networks. In this sense, with advent digital age light results, it is clear that eliminating from daily life unrealistic. Therefore, implementing strategies ensure healthy balance between time activities important child essential.

Language: Английский

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Exploring the Association Between Problematic Internet Use, Internet Gaming Disorder in Adolescents with ADHD: A Scoping Review

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 22(4), P. 496 - 496

Published: March 26, 2025

Background: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Adolescents with ADHD have an elevated risk of developing Internet Gaming (IGD), involving excessive gaming that disrupts daily life. IGD linked to traits such as low frustration tolerance sensation-seeking, comorbid conditions like anxiety depression further increasing vulnerability. frequently serves coping strategy due emotional regulation difficulties. The dynamics within family units peer relationships play pivotal role, dysfunctional environments heightening the risks positive interactions serving protective factors. Methods: This scoping review analyzed empirical studies published in last decade exploring association between ADHD, Problematic Use (PIU), or IGD, focusing on neurobiological, psychological, environmental Results: findings highlight impulsivity dysregulation contribute IGD. used maladaptive strategy, social influences modulating risk. Diagnostic complexities arise distinguishing ADHD-related behaviors from symptoms. Conclusions: Addressing these requires interdisciplinary collaboration evidence-based interventions. Future research should focus understanding PIU, targeted Longitudinal are necessary establish causal links assess effective treatment strategies.

Language: Английский

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