Internet Gaming Disorder

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf mental disorder
gptkbp:age adolescents
adults
children
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:IGD
gptkbp:characterizedBy impaired control over gaming
increasing priority given to gaming
continuation or escalation of gaming despite negative consequences
gptkbp:class gptkb:World_Health_Organization
gptkbp:controversy debate over classification as a disorder
concerns about overpathologizing normal behavior
gptkbp:countryWithPolicy gptkb:China
gptkb:Japan
gptkb:South_Korea
gptkbp:diagnosedBy mental health treatment
gptkbp:diagnosticCriteriaSource gptkb:ICD-11
gptkb:DSM-5
gptkbp:duration at least 12 months
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:DSM-5_(2013)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Internet Gaming Disorder
gptkbp:impact impairment in personal, family, social, educational, or occupational functioning
gptkbp:includedIn gptkb:ICD-11
gptkbp:notableFor increasing concern since 2000s
gptkbp:prevalence affects a small percentage of gamers
higher in East Asia
gptkbp:proposedBy gptkb:American_Psychiatric_Association
gptkbp:relatedTo substance abuse
behavioral addiction
problematic internet use
gptkbp:researchArea psychiatry
psychology
public health
gptkbp:riskFactor gptkb:depression
anxiety
adolescence
social isolation
male gender
gptkbp:symptom deceiving family members or others about gaming
loss of interest in other activities
preoccupation with gaming
tolerance (need to spend more time gaming)
unsuccessful attempts to control gaming
withdrawal symptoms when gaming is taken away
jeopardizing relationships or opportunities due to gaming
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:psychotherapy
family therapy
cognitive behavioral therapy
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:IGD
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7