The present meta-analytic review aimed to synthesize the global prevalence characteristics
of digital addiction in the general population. We searched PubMed, Embase, Cochrane …

Background Gaming disorder (GD) has been listed in the International Classification of
Diseases 11th Revision. Studies on GD prevalence have been highly heterogeneous, and …

Background The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease presenting
a major threat to public health. This study aims to assess Internet use characteristics and …

We propose an updated version of the Interaction of Person-Affect-Cognition-Execution (I-
PACE) model, which we argue to be valid for several types of addictive behaviors, such as …

Background: Emotional dysregulation (ED) is a transdiagnostic construct defined as the
inability to regulate the intensity and quality of emotions (such as, fear, anger, sadness), in …

Gaming is widespread among adolescents and has typically been viewed as an activity for
boys. There are however a growing number of female gamers and we need to learn more …

Virtual reality technologies (VRTs) are high-tech human–computer interfaces used to
develop digital content and can be applied to multiple different areas, often offering …

Background Internet gaming disorder (IGD) was included in the DSM-5 in 2013 as a
condition requiring further research, and gaming disorder (GD) was included in the ICD-11 …

The number of video game and eSports players is steadily rising. Since little is known about
their health behavior to date, the present study examines the demographics and health …

According to many therapy manuals and self-help guides on sexuality, stress is the number
one factor inhibiting sexual desire. However, no sufficient empirical evidence can be found …