Predictive power of the DSM-5 criteria for internet use disorder: A CHAID decision-tree analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Although the majority of internet users enjoy the internet as a recreational activity, some individuals report problematic internet use behaviors causing negative psychosocial consequences. Therefore, it is important to have precise and valid diagnostic criteria to ensure suitable treatment for those affected and avoid over-pathologization.

Methods

The aim of the present study was to determine which of the nine DSM-5 criteria of internet gaming disorder (IGD) are crucial in distinguish pathological from non-pathological internet use based on the questionnaire-based response behavior of the participants by applying the Chi-squared automatic interaction detection (CHAID) decision tree analysis. Under consideration of the nine DSM-5 criteria for IGD and according t

SUBMITTER: Bottel L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9994355 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature