The moderating effects of physical activity on social anxiety and sleep disturbance: managing gaming disorder in young e-sports players

This study illuminates the intricate relationship between IGD, social anxiety, and insomnia among adolescent and young e-sports players. The findings suggest that promoting physical activity may alleviate the negative psychological implications associated with IGD. These results provide important insights for the formulation of targeted intervention strategies aimed at this demographic.

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Frontiers in Public Health
Published
2025-02-06
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1544044
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9
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Impact of Technology on Adolescents
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The moderating effects of physical activity on social anxiety and sleep disturbance: managing gaming disorder in young e-sports players

Serdar Solmaz, Mustafa Şahi̇n, Mehmet İnan
9 citations
Frontiers in Public Health
Impact of Technology on Adolescents
37.81
article

The moderating effects of physical activity on social anxiety and sleep disturbance: managing gaming disorder in young e-sports players

Serdar Solmaz, Mustafa Şahi̇n, Mehmet İnan
article en
9 citations

Abstract

This study illuminates the intricate relationship between IGD, social anxiety, and insomnia among adolescent and young e-sports players. The findings suggest that promoting physical activity may alleviate the negative psychological implications associated with IGD. These results provide important insights for the formulation of targeted intervention strategies aimed at this demographic.

Frontiers in Public HealthVol. 13
Yozgat Bozok Üniversitesi (TR), Batman University (TR), Gazi University (TR)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 0%
Impact of Technology on Adolescents
37.81
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