The association between gaming disorder and impulsivity: A systematic review and meta-analysis
This meta-analytic review identified a consistent moderate association between trait impulsivity and GD. The result suggests that clinical evaluation and monitoring of GD should consider the influence of impulsivity on risk and recovery. Moreover, assessing specific subtype patterns of impulsivity may inform the implementation of tailored treatment. Future research should examine the relative influence of impulsivity subtypes in the initiation, maintenance and relapse of problematic gaming behaviour.
Authors
- Daniel L. King (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1762-2581)
- Matthew Stevens (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8797-9244)
- Leanne Hides (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4550-8460)
- Daniel Johnson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1088-3460)
- Paul Delfabbro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0466-5611)
- Joël Billieux (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7388-6194)
- Jaime Nuske (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-7277-2018)
- Luke Nuske
Institutions
- Queensland University of Technology (AU)
- The University of Queensland (AU)
- Flinders University (AU)
- Addiction Switzerland (CH)
- Central Adelaide Local Health Network
- The University of Adelaide (AU)
- University of Lausanne (CH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry
- Published
- 2025-11-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/00048674251388779
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.20