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September 16, 2025Frontiers in PsychiatryOpen Access

Dimensional latent structure of internet gaming disorder symptoms in four representative surveys of German adolescents: results from taxometric analyses

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SKSören KliemErnst Abbe University of Applied Sciences JenaSFSebastian FischerErnst Abbe University of Applied Sciences JenaYKYvonne KriegCriminological Research Institute of Lower Saxony

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Implication

Taxometric analyses reveal dimensional models of internet gaming disorder symptoms in adolescents, suggesting the need for diagnostic thresholds.

Key Points

  • Strong evidence supports a dimensional model of internet gaming disorder symptoms among adolescents, indicating nuanced symptom profiles.
  • Analysis of 36,630 German adolescents revealed significant differences in symptom burden across genders and measurement approaches.
  • Using taxometric methods, the study assessed IGD symptoms in accordance with the DSM-5 and ICD-11 frameworks for robust diagnostic insights.
  • Defining diagnostic thresholds for IGD will enhance understanding of symptom impact and guide future research across diverse populations.

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Kliem et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d4508231b076d99fa5824chttps://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1606793
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