ADHD and gaming disorder linked in college student study

ADHD and gaming disorder linked in college student study

Study reveals association between ADHD and gaming disorder in university students. NEW YORK, May 19: A recent study published in the journal PLOS ONE reveals that 35.7% of university students in Lebanon with gaming disorder also suffer from attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This is in contrast to 24% of students without gaming disorder who have ADHD. …

Study reveals association between ADHD and gaming disorder in university students.

NEW YORK, May 19: A recent study published in the journal PLOS ONE reveals that 35.7% of university students in Lebanon with gaming disorder also suffer from attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This is in contrast to 24% of students without gaming disorder who have ADHD. The study found that the association between ADHD and gaming disorder is stronger in females than in males.

Gaming disorder is a mental health condition marked by an inability to control video gaming, prioritizing gaming over other activities, and continuing to game despite negative consequences. Diagnosis requires the behavior to cause significant impairment in personal, social, educational, or occupational areas for at least 12 months, although severe cases may be diagnosed sooner.

ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, often diagnosed in childhood but persist into adulthood, affecting daily