Internet Gaming Disorder: Associated Cognitions, Measures and Clinical Utility.

Abstract

Internet Gaming Disorder has been proposed as a mental health disorder. This research developed and began the validation of three measures to assess Internet Gaming Disorder; a survey measure, a clinician administered measure; and a measure of Internet gaming cognitions. Further, research findings indicated Internet Gaming Disorder accounts for unique disability and distress after controlling for known comorbid disorders. The findings contribute the to evidence base for this disorder.