Internet gaming disorder among individuals with autism spectrum disorder in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: a comparative study
IGD is prevalent among individuals with ASD, with higher rates observed during adolescence. These findings highlight the urgent need to develop targeted intervention and counseling programs, as well as provide the necessary entertainment programs and activities, to help individuals with ASD reduce their gaming time.
Authors
- Mohammed D. AlMutairi
- Mahmoud Mohamed Eltantawy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5886-7200)
Institutions
- Imam Mohammad ibn Saud Islamic University (SA)
- Islamic University (BD)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2026-02-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2026.1718787
- Primary Topic
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University