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This research aims to examine how high risk of internet gaming disorder (IGD) correlates with suicidality in adolescents, focusing on sex differences.

April 10, 2026Open Access

Sex differences in the longitudinal association between high risk of internet gaming disorder and subsequent suicidality among adolescents: A cohort study

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This research aims to examine how high risk of internet gaming disorder (IGD) correlates with suicidality in adolescents, focusing on sex differences.
Longitudinal cohort design
Assessment of internet gaming disorder risk
Evaluation of suicidality at follow-up
Focus on boys and girls aged 12-18
Identified a significant association between IGD risk and suicidality in boys
No similar association found in girls
Highlights the need for early identification of IGD risk in males to prevent suicidality

Abstract

This longitudinal cohort study among adolescents without baseline suicidality indicates that IGD risk is related to subsequent suicidality in boys. Early identification and sex-specific preventive strategies targeting excessive gaming may help mitigate future suicide risk in adolescents.

Sex differences in the longitudinal association between high risk of internet gaming disorder and subsequent suicidality among adolescents: A cohort study

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