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This study aims to explore the associations between Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD), problem gambling symptoms, and various psychological factors in Spanish adolescents.

June 27, 2026HealthcareOpen Access

Internet Gaming Disorder, Problem Gambling Symptoms and Mental Health in Spanish Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Study on the Role of Microtransactions and Loot Boxes

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JPJ J PenaUniversidad de Extremadura RKRichard KjellgrenUniversity of Stirling JFJoaquim Armando FerreiraUniversity of Coimbra

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Cross-sectional study examines IGD, gambling symptoms, and mental health in adolescents, suggesting preventive strategies.

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This study aims to explore the associations between Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD), problem gambling symptoms, and various psychological factors in Spanish adolescents.
Cross-sectional study conducted with 343 secondary education students from Extremadura, Spain.
Utilized IGDS9-SF, SOGS-RA, Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) to assess gaming and gambling behaviors.
Performed descriptive analyses, Spearman correlations, and multivariable regression analyses (Poisson and negative binomial).
IGD and problem gambling symptoms positively correlated (Spearman’s ρ = 0.386, p < 0.001).
Male gender associated with higher IGD (IRR = 1.21 [95% CI: 1.13–1.30]) and gambling (IRR = 2.90 [1.85–4.60]).
Microtransactions linked to both IGD (IRR = 1.17 [1.09–1.25]) and gambling (IRR = 1.74 [1.19–2.54]).

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Pena et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a3f68a3aea7db3c1953fad6 https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare14131846

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June 27, 2026HealthcareOpen Access

Internet Gaming Disorder, Problem Gambling Symptoms and Mental Health in Spanish Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Study on the Role of Microtransactions and Loot Boxes

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Authors

JPJ J PenaUniversidad de Extremadura RKRichard KjellgrenUniversity of Stirling JFJoaquim Armando FerreiraUniversity of Coimbra

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Cross-sectional study examines IGD, gambling symptoms, and mental health in adolescents, suggesting preventive strategies.

Key Points

This study aims to explore the associations between Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD), problem gambling symptoms, and various psychological factors in Spanish adolescents.
Cross-sectional study conducted with 343 secondary education students from Extremadura, Spain.
Utilized IGDS9-SF, SOGS-RA, Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) to assess gaming and gambling behaviors.
Performed descriptive analyses, Spearman correlations, and multivariable regression analyses (Poisson and negative binomial).
IGD and problem gambling symptoms positively correlated (Spearman’s ρ = 0.386, p < 0.001).
Male gender associated with higher IGD (IRR = 1.21 [95% CI: 1.13–1.30]) and gambling (IRR = 2.90 [1.85–4.60]).
Microtransactions linked to both IGD (IRR = 1.17 [1.09–1.25]) and gambling (IRR = 1.74 [1.19–2.54]).

Cite This Study

Pena et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a3f68a3aea7db3c1953fad6 https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare14131846

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