Genre-Specific Gaming Addiction and Flourishing in Adolescents: Cross-Sectional Survey Study

This study provides novel evidence that the association between GA and adolescent flourishing is genre dependent. In contrast to prior research that conceptualizes health narrowly or unidimensionally, a multidimensional perspective provides a more nuanced understanding of the health risks associated with GA. The findings advance the field by showing that addiction to AA, MOBA, and SS games is associated with greater health risks than addiction to other genres. Accordingly, prevention, education, and policy efforts should prioritize higher-risk genres to promote adolescent health.