Cross-Lagged Analysis of Gender Differences in the Motivation-Cognition-Behavior Model of Gaming Disorder in Primary School Students DOI Creative Commons

Cheuk Him Chow,

Hao Zhang, Cecilia Cheng

et al.

International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 15, 2025

Abstract The motivation-cognition-behavior model elucidates the intricate psychological mechanisms that contribute to gaming disorder (GD). To test this new model, present study employed cross-lagged analysis investigate reciprocal relationships among academic stress, flow, maladaptive cognition (MGC), and GD symptoms at two time points, 3 months apart. participants were 600 Chinese students (52% male; M age = 9.95) from four primary schools in Hong Kong. multi-group showed significant gender differences. For girls, there one linear relationship (MGC stress) symptoms, MGC flow). boys, MGC, flow stress MGC) but no relationships. These findings highlight complex underlying development children, importance of considering gender-specific factors intervention design for group.

Language: Английский

Cross-Lagged Analysis of Gender Differences in the Motivation-Cognition-Behavior Model of Gaming Disorder in Primary School Students DOI Creative Commons

Cheuk Him Chow,

Hao Zhang, Cecilia Cheng

et al.

International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 15, 2025

Abstract The motivation-cognition-behavior model elucidates the intricate psychological mechanisms that contribute to gaming disorder (GD). To test this new model, present study employed cross-lagged analysis investigate reciprocal relationships among academic stress, flow, maladaptive cognition (MGC), and GD symptoms at two time points, 3 months apart. participants were 600 Chinese students (52% male; M age = 9.95) from four primary schools in Hong Kong. multi-group showed significant gender differences. For girls, there one linear relationship (MGC stress) symptoms, MGC flow). boys, MGC, flow stress MGC) but no relationships. These findings highlight complex underlying development children, importance of considering gender-specific factors intervention design for group.

Language: Английский

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