Could the Construct of Modern-Type Depression Predict Internet Gaming Disorder in Italian Video Gamers? A Case-Control Study.

ABSTRACT: A new postmodern depression type, named "Modern-Type Depression" (MTD), is emerging in Western countries. MTD is often underdiagnosed, mainly due to potentially higher comorbidity with technology-based addictions, including Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD). However, the definition of the relationship between MTD and IGD is still controversial, as few data have been published thus far. In particular, there are no data specifically investigating the prevalence of MTD within Italian young subjects with IGD, as well as their mutual association. Hence, within the SWATCH (Social Withdrawal and TeCno-mediated mental Health issues) project, our study aimed to identify the prevalence of MTD in a sample of Italian young adults who play video games by providing a clinical characterization of MTD within

SUBMITTER: Orsolini L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10813306 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature