Association of problematic usage of the internet with burnout, depression, insomnia and quality of life among Hungarian recreational esports players: a cross sectional study

Problematic internet use is significantly associated with multiple adverse mental health outcomes among recreational gamers. These findings suggest the need for increased awareness and preventive strategies targeting PUI in adult populations engaged in digital entertainment.

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Frontiers in Public Health
Published
2025-08-08
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1619810
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1
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Impact of Technology on Adolescents
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Association of problematic usage of the internet with burnout, depression, insomnia and quality of life among Hungarian recreational esports players: a cross sectional study

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Frontiers in Public Health
Impact of Technology on Adolescents
4.20
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Association of problematic usage of the internet with burnout, depression, insomnia and quality of life among Hungarian recreational esports players: a cross sectional study

Andrea Feher, Gergely Fehér, L. Horváth, Éva Fejes, Antal Tibold
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Abstract

Problematic internet use is significantly associated with multiple adverse mental health outcomes among recreational gamers. These findings suggest the need for increased awareness and preventive strategies targeting PUI in adult populations engaged in digital entertainment.

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