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The Science on Internet Gaming Disorder

Mary Greeley Medical Center via YouTube

Overview

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Explore the scientific evidence surrounding Internet Gaming Disorder in this comprehensive Grand Rounds presentation by Professor Douglas Gentile from Iowa State University's Department of Psychology. Delve into topics such as prevalence, consensus, reactivity, and blood pressure studies related to gaming addiction. Examine the duration of the problem, treatment possibilities, and medical analogies. Investigate high-risk features of games, the impact of different genres, and the application of Self-Determination Theory. Analyze new data on dysregulated coping, measurement techniques for gaming disorder, and the importance of access and technology. Discuss the role of game ratings, screen time in bedrooms, and the relationship between internet use and gaming. Gain insights into latent class analysis, gaming industry influence, and military connections to gaming addiction. Note that due to technical difficulties, the video begins several minutes into the presentation.

Syllabus

Intro
Prevalence
Consensus
QReactivity
Pseudo Experiment
Blood Pressure
Study
How long does the problem last
Can it be treated
Summary
Details
Medical Analogy
Most Addictive Games
Are Games Like Substances
High Risk Features of Games
Do game genres matter
SelfDetermination Theory
New Data
Dysregulated Coping
Measuring Gaming Disorder
Symptoms
Measurement
Where Kids Play
Access Matters
Technology Matters
Technology vs Gaming
Primary or Secondary
Ratings
No Screens in the Bedroom
Internet and Gaming
Latent Class Analysis
Gaming Industry Influence
Military Influence

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Mary Greeley Medical Center

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