A cross-lagged panel model of the bidirectional relationships between gaming-specific maladaptive cognitions and internet gaming disorder among adolescents in China

IF 3.6 2区医学 Q1 PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL

Addictive behaviors Pub Date : 2025-10-08 DOI:10.1016/j.addbeh.2025.108518

Yanqiu Yu , Siman Li , Xinwei Lyu , Jianxin Zhang , Ji-bin Li , Joseph T.F. Lau

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Abstract

The directions of the causal relationships between gaming-specific maladaptive cognitions (MCIG) and internet gaming disorder (IGD) are implicative but unclear, with few longitudinal studies in this regard. Bidirectional relationships are plausible, as suggested by the Cognitive Behavioral Model of Pathological Internet Use and Cognitive Dissonance Theory. This 12-month two-wave longitudinal study was conducted among 1857 junior middle school students in two Chinese cities to investigate the reciprocal relationships between three domains of MCIG (perceived overevaluation of rewards, perceived urges, and perceived reluctance to stop playing) and IGD. The prevalence of IGD was 10.0 % at Wave 1 (W1) and 9.6 % at Wave 2 (W2). Cross-lagged panel analysis revealed that IGD at W1 significantly predicted all three domains of MCIG at W2. However, among the three MCIG domains, only perceived urges at W1 significantly predicted IGD at W2. Bidirectional relationships were identified between perceived overvaluation of rewards and perceived reluctance to stop playing. Perceived reluctance to stop playing predicted perceived urges, but the reverse was not true. Relationships between perceived overvaluation of rewards and perceived urges were not statistically significant in either direction. In conclusion, significant bidirectional relationships were observed between one domain of MCIG and IGD, as well as between one pair of MCIG; not all MCIG domains were risk factors of IGD. These findings highlight the importance of targeting specific MCIG to disrupt potential vicious cycles. Caution is warranted when interpreting cross-sectional associations, and future longitudinal studies with additional points are recommended for verification.

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中国青少年游戏特异性适应不良认知与网络游戏障碍双向关系的交叉滞后面板模型

游戏特异性适应不良认知（MCIG）与网络游戏障碍（IGD）之间的因果关系方向是隐含的，但不清楚，很少有这方面的纵向研究。病态网络使用的认知行为模型和认知失调理论表明，双向关系是合理的。本研究对中国两个城市的1857名初中生进行了为期12个月的两波纵向研究，以调查MCIG的三个领域（感知奖励高估、感知冲动和感知不愿停止游戏）与IGD之间的相互关系。第1波（W1） IGD患病率为10.0%，第2波（W2）为9.6%。交叉滞后面板分析显示，W1的IGD显著预测W2的MCIG的所有三个结构域。然而，在三个MCIG结构域中，只有W1的感知督促能显著预测W2的IGD。感知到的奖励高估与感知到的不愿停止游戏之间存在双向关系。感知到的不愿停止玩游戏可以预测感知到的冲动，但反之则不然。感知到的奖励高估和感知到的冲动之间的关系在任何一个方向上都没有统计学意义。综上所述，MCIG的一个结构域与IGD之间，以及一对MCIG之间存在显著的双向关系；并非所有的MCIG结构域都是IGD的危险因素。这些发现强调了针对特定MCIG来破坏潜在恶性循环的重要性。在解释横断面关联时需要谨慎，建议将来进行有附加点的纵向研究进行验证。

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Addictive behaviors 医学-药物滥用

CiteScore

8.40

自引率

4.50%

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283

审稿时长

46 days

期刊介绍： Addictive Behaviors is an international peer-reviewed journal publishing high quality human research on addictive behaviors and disorders since 1975. The journal accepts submissions of full-length papers and short communications on substance-related addictions such as the abuse of alcohol, drugs and nicotine, and behavioral addictions involving gambling and technology. We primarily publish behavioral and psychosocial research but our articles span the fields of psychology, sociology, psychiatry, epidemiology, social policy, medicine, pharmacology and neuroscience. While theoretical orientations are diverse, the emphasis of the journal is primarily empirical. That is, sound experimental design combined with valid, reliable assessment and evaluation procedures are a requisite for acceptance. However, innovative and empirically oriented case studies that might encourage new lines of inquiry are accepted as well. Studies that clearly contribute to current knowledge of etiology, prevention, social policy or treatment are given priority. Scholarly commentaries on topical issues, systematic reviews, and mini reviews are encouraged. We especially welcome multimedia papers that incorporate video or audio components to better display methodology or findings. Studies can also be submitted to Addictive Behaviors? companion title, the open access journal Addictive Behaviors Reports, which has a particular interest in ''non-traditional'', innovative and empirically-oriented research such as negative/null data papers, replication studies, case reports on novel treatments, and cross-cultural research.