Epidemiology of Adolescent Gaming Disorder: A Six-Year Population-Based Longitudinal Study (2019-2024)

June 15, 2026European PsychiatryOpen Access

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This research aims to analyze the prevalence and epidemiological trends of gaming disorder among adolescents over a six-year period.
Population-based longitudinal study conducted from 2019 to 2024
Data collected from adolescents to assess behavioral patterns related to gaming
Risk factors associated with the development of gaming disorder were evaluated.
Identified significant increase in prevalence of gaming disorder among adolescents over the six years
Notable risk factors include social anxiety and academic performance issues
Changes in gaming habits were linked to higher instances of gaming disorder.

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Longitudinal study investigates adolescent gaming disorder prevalence, highlighting significant epidemiological trends and risk factors.

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Busch et al. (2026) studied this question.

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