Neural Correlates of Resistance to Gaming Desire Induced by Social Media Content.

ABSTRACT: The rise of gaming-related content on social media has increased exposure to game-related stimuli, particularly among young people, which may reinforce gaming urges and create difficulties in controlling gaming behaviour. Therefore, understanding the management of gaming desire triggered by such content is critical. Identifying the neural mechanisms underlying resistance to these urges will be crucial for effective prevention and intervention. However, this issue has yet to be directly explored. The present study investigated the neural correlates of resisting gaming desire elicited by gaming-related social media videos using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). Young habitual online gamers participated in an fMRI study in which they viewed video stimuli under three conditions: (1

SUBMITTER: Fujimoto Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12381575 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature