Research and Development in Medical Education,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12, P. 18 - 18
Published: Nov. 15, 2023
Background:
Today,
computer
games
have
taken
a
prominent
place
in
the
lives
of
children
and
teenagers,
statistics
indicate
that
online
gaming
constitutes
majority
usage.
Numerous
studies
explored
detrimental
effects
internet
on
individuals.
However,
to
date,
no
comprehensive
research
has
been
conducted
specifically
investigating
effect
academic
performance
within
medical
education
context.
To
address
this
gap,
we
study,
focusing
impact
Iranian
students.
Methods:
In
cross-sectional
185
students
from
four
disciplines
((basic
sciences,
Physiopathology,
extern,
intern)
were
selected
through
multi-stage
sampling
method
at
Mashhad
University
Medical
Sciences.
Internet
disorder
(IGD)
test
as
well
grade
point
average
(GPA)
last
semester,
study
hours
normal
days
near
exam,
efficiency
hours,
number
failed
semesters,
satisfaction
assessed.
Results:
total
participated,
which
62.2%
(115
students)
females.
The
prevalence
IGD
was
found
be
3.8%.
Interestingly,
approximately
times
higher
males
than
females
(7.1%
vs.
1.7%,
P=0.106).
Furthermore,
both
overall
daily
time
(P<0.001)
exams
(P=0.031)
significantly
without
compared
those
with
IGD.
factors
such
age,
gender,
being
native
Mashhad,
discipline
level,
GPA,
showed
correlation
Conclusion:
These
findings
may
serve
cautionary
signal
for
educational
authorities
system.
obtain
more
robust
results,
further
investigations
are
recommended,
particularly
other
majors.
Addictive Behaviors,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
156, P. 108049 - 108049
Published: May 1, 2024
Previous
research
has
shown
that
personality
traits
and
gaming
motives
are
important
predictors
for
explaining
regular
disordered
gaming.
However,
the
mediating
role
of
in
relation
between
video
game
outcomes
(e.g.,
time
spent
or
gaming)
been
scarcely
studied
limited
cross-national
studies
have
addressed
this
issue.
The
present
study
aimed
to
examine
direct
indirect
effects
Big
Five
on
weekly
via
across
seven
countries.
3540
college
student
gamers
(59.5%
women)
from
U.S.,
Canada,
Spain,
Argentina,
Uruguay,
South
Africa
England
completed
online
survey.
Structural
equation
modeling
was
conducted
test
models.
Multigroup
models
were
employed
model
invariance
Significant,
albeit
weak,
relations
found
outcomes,
mediated
mostly
by
coping
predicting
gaming,
social
interaction
recreation
(to
a
lesser
extent)
Some
minor,
yet
significant,
differences
countries
appeared
discussed
detail.
findings
indicate
differential
interrelations
traits,
motives,
may
be
generalized
students
Current Cardiology Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(5)
Published: June 24, 2024
Internet
Gaming
Disorder
(IGD)
is
recognized
as
a
mental
health
condition
associated
with
excessive
video
gaming,
leading
to
functional
impairments.
The
inclusion
of
IGD
in
the
DSM-5
has
underscored
importance
comprehensively
understanding
its
physiological
and
psychological
effects.
Salud Ciencia y Tecnología,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4
Published: Aug. 4, 2024
Introduction:
Internet
addiction
is
currently
a
recognized
health
as
well
social
issue
among
adolescents.
This
study
was
therefore
designed
to
assess
the
relationship
between
awareness
of
negative
impacts
and
how
influences
addictive
behaviors.Methods:
The
sample
comprised
765
students
(375
males
390
females)
enrolled
in
10
secondary
schools
Babylon
Governorate,
Iraq
using
simple
random
Data
were
obtained
structured
questionnaire,
including
three
parts
demographic
details,
an
scale,
developed
questionnaire
measure
much
participants
aware
about
addiction.Results:
Out
school
students,
51%
females
49%
males.
Among
them,
9.9%
identified
having
high
level
addiction,
with
majority
being
(78.7%).
Additionally,
59.9%
had
fair
academic
effects
internet
showing
higher
compared
not
affected
by
degree
regarding
impact
on
their
performance
at
significant
P-value
>0·05.Conclusion:
Evidently,
findings
revealed
that
possessing
knowledge
unfavorable
consequences
dependence
crucial
part
minimizing
this
problem
but
it
inadequate
eradicate
outright.
Current Issues in Personality Psychology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 6, 2024
This
study
was
designed
to
examine
the
prevalence
and
relationships
between
Internet
gaming
disorder
(IGD)
behaviors,
suggested
by
Diagnostic
Statistical
Manual
of
Mental
Disorders
(DSM-5),
personality
traits.
Research and Development in Medical Education,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12, P. 18 - 18
Published: Nov. 15, 2023
Background:
Today,
computer
games
have
taken
a
prominent
place
in
the
lives
of
children
and
teenagers,
statistics
indicate
that
online
gaming
constitutes
majority
usage.
Numerous
studies
explored
detrimental
effects
internet
on
individuals.
However,
to
date,
no
comprehensive
research
has
been
conducted
specifically
investigating
effect
academic
performance
within
medical
education
context.
To
address
this
gap,
we
study,
focusing
impact
Iranian
students.
Methods:
In
cross-sectional
185
students
from
four
disciplines
((basic
sciences,
Physiopathology,
extern,
intern)
were
selected
through
multi-stage
sampling
method
at
Mashhad
University
Medical
Sciences.
Internet
disorder
(IGD)
test
as
well
grade
point
average
(GPA)
last
semester,
study
hours
normal
days
near
exam,
efficiency
hours,
number
failed
semesters,
satisfaction
assessed.
Results:
total
participated,
which
62.2%
(115
students)
females.
The
prevalence
IGD
was
found
be
3.8%.
Interestingly,
approximately
times
higher
males
than
females
(7.1%
vs.
1.7%,
P=0.106).
Furthermore,
both
overall
daily
time
(P<0.001)
exams
(P=0.031)
significantly
without
compared
those
with
IGD.
factors
such
age,
gender,
being
native
Mashhad,
discipline
level,
GPA,
showed
correlation
Conclusion:
These
findings
may
serve
cautionary
signal
for
educational
authorities
system.
obtain
more
robust
results,
further
investigations
are
recommended,
particularly
other
majors.
