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Subclinical internet gaming disorder symptom severity is independently associated with increased depression and anxiety in young adults. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To evaluate the independent relationship between continuous internet gaming disorder symptom severity and depression, anxiety, and sociooccupational functioning in young adults.

August 28, 2026Annals of Indian PsychiatryOpen Access

Internet Gaming Disorder Symptom Severity and Mental Health Correlates among Young Adults in Western India: A Cross-sectional Analysis

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CPChintan Bhaveshkumar PanchalB.J. Medical College HDHarshad Rameshbhai DudhagaraB.J. Medical College MBMehul BrahmbhattB.J. Medical College

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Cross-sectional study finds gaming disorder severity predicts greater depression and anxiety in young adults, highlighting the importance of dimensional screening.

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To evaluate the independent relationship between continuous internet gaming disorder symptom severity and depression, anxiety, and sociooccupational functioning in young adults.
Conducted a cross-sectional study of 359 young adults aged 18–30 years in Gujarat, India.
Assessed gaming severity, depression, anxiety, and functional impairment using the IGDS9-SF, Beck Depression Inventory, GAD-7, and a self-rated Global Assessment of Functioning proxy.
Evaluated associations using multiple linear regression with 5,000 bootstrap resamples and calculated Cohen's f² effect sizes.
The prevalence of clinical internet gaming disorder was 1.1% (n = 4), while continuous gaming severity correlated with depression (r = 0.362, 95% CI: 0.240–0.482), anxiety (r = 0.305, 95% CI: 0.192–0.420), and impaired functioning (r = −0.198, 95% CI: −0.326 to −0.070).
In adjusted regression models, gaming severity independently predicted depression (B = 0.62, 95% CI: 0.44–0.81, f² = 0.184, P < 0.001) and anxiety (B = 0.27, 95% CI: 0.19–0.36, f² = 0.149, P < 0.001).

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Cross-sectional study finds gaming disorder severity predicts greater depression and anxiety in young adults, highlighting the importance of dimensional screening.

Internet Gaming Disorder Symptom Severity and Mental Health Correlates among Young Adults in Western India: A Cross-sectional Analysis

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Internet Gaming Disorder Symptom Severity and Mental Health Correlates among Young Adults in Western India: A Cross-sectional Analysis

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