Red Box, Green Box: Psychometric evaluation of a self‐report behavioral frequency measurement approach for behavioral addictions research
The 'Red Box, Green Box' method appears to effectively identify International Classification of Diseases, 11th Revision, gaming disorder risk among males. Red Box hours demonstrated greater classification validity than the conventional weekly hours approach. This method provides a simple tool for epidemiological research, routine screening (e.g. outpatient consultation) and clinical assessment and treatment planning. Further validation in clinical populations and longitudinal studies is needed.
Authors
- Daniel L. King (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1762-2581)
- Matthew Stevens (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8797-9244)
- Blake Quinney (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2899-2510)
- Paul Delfabbro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0466-5611)
- Ian Zajac (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7786-3993)
- Joël Billieux (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7388-6194)
- Christina R. Galanis
- Marcela Radünz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2858-0313)
Institutions
- Flinders University (AU)
- Addiction Switzerland (CH)
- The University of Adelaide (AU)
- University of Lausanne (CH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Addiction
- Published
- 2025-09-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/add.70192
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.20
Funders
- Flinders University
- Medical Research Council
- National Health and Medical Research Council