Nirav Saini, Cam Adair, Daniel L King, Daria J Kuss, Douglas A Gentile, Hyoun S Kim, Jeremy Edge, Joël Billieux, John Ng, Juliana P S Yun, Lisa Henkel, Linda Faulcon, Michelle Nogueira, Rune K L Nielsen, Shannon Husk, Shawn Rumble, Trey R Becker, Zsolt Demetrovics, David C Hodgins
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: As the gaming industry experiences exponential growth, concerns about gaming disorder (GD) also grow. It is crucial to understand the structural features of games that can interact with individual characteristics of gamers to promote GD. This research consolidates the views of an international body of panelists to create an assessment tool for gauging the addictive potential of distinct games. METHODS: Utilizing the iterative and structured Delphi method, an international panel of researchers, clinicians, and people with lived experience were recruited to offer a multifaceted viewpoint on the addictive risk associated with specific structural elements in games...
June 3, 2024: Journal of Behavioral Addictions