Longing for the game: Identifying as a "gamer" and addiction-related nostalgia undermine recovery from gaming disorder.

Key Points

• The study aims to explore how addiction-related nostalgia and self-identification as a gamer impact recovery from gaming disorder.
• Analyzed the psychological effects of nostalgia on individuals identifying as gamers.
• Investigated the relationship between gamer identity and its impact on recovery motivation.
• Assessed recovery-focused interventions targeting nostalgia.
• Nostalgia significantly hinders recovery efforts from gaming disorder.
• Identification as a gamer weakens the motivation to recover.
• Addressing nostalgia in treatment may enhance recovery outcomes.