Internet Gaming Disorder and its associated cognitions and cognitive-related impairments: A systematic review using PRISMA guidelines

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Published: Dec 15, 2015
DOI: https://doi.org/10.32348/1852.4206.v7.n3.9236
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Internet Gaming Disorder, DSM-5, cognitions, cognitive impairments, PRISMA, systematic review

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Halley M. Pontes
Nottingham Trent University. International Gaming Research Unit
Mark D. Griffiths
Nottingham Trent University. International Gaming Research Unit

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Background: Empirical research studies have highlighted the need to investigate the underlying cognitions and cognitive variables in relation to Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD). However, little is known about the possible cognitive-related impairments associated with IGD. Objectives: The present paper extends previous research and uncovers additional key general cognitive-related outcomes of IGD via a systematic review of the empirical literature. Methods: The PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Item for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis) guidelines were adopted. Internet-based bibliographic searches were conducted via seven major electronic databases (i.e., PsycARTICLES, PsycINFO, Web of Science, Core Collection BIOSIS Citation Index, MEDLINE, SciELO Citation Index, and PubMed) to access studies examining the association between IGD and cognitive outcomes. Results: A total of 17 empirical studies meeting the inclusion criteria that investigated the relationships between IGD and cognitions and/or cognitive-related outcomes were identified. Seven distinct cognitions and another ten distinct cognitiverelated impairments associated with IGD were identified. Conclusion: The present review found empirical evidence supporting the association of IGD with particular types of cognitions and specific cognitiverelated impairments.

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Internet Gaming Disorder and its associated cognitions and cognitive-related impairments: A systematic review using PRISMA guidelines. (2015). Argentinean Journal of Behavioral Sciences, 7(3), 102-118. https://doi.org/10.32348/1852.4206.v7.n3.9236
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Vol. 7 No. 3 (2015): Revista Argentina de Ciencias del Comportamiento
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Sección especial: Videojuegos y cognición

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Internet Gaming Disorder and its associated cognitions and cognitive-related impairments: A systematic review using PRISMA guidelines. (2015). Argentinean Journal of Behavioral Sciences, 7(3), 102-118. https://doi.org/10.32348/1852.4206.v7.n3.9236

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