ArticleActas espanolas de psiquiatria2025
Predicting Anxiety and Depression Based on Video Game Addiction with the Mediating Role of Social Support.
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- Exercise interventions and multidimensional cognitive function in esports players: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Pooled it
- Mental health and depression as mediators between social media use screen time and academic integrity among tertiary students in Ghana.Scientific reports · 2026Article
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backgroundToday, computer games have become one of the most popular forms of entertainment, especially among teenagers. While games may have various benefits, video games are shown to have different consequences for players, especially those who are younger, and can be highly addictive. The present research investigated the effect of computer game addiction on anxiety and depression in adolescents with the mediating role of social support.
methodsOverall, 304 adolescents aged 12-18 years old living in Tehran were included in the research through a convenient method. The required data were collected using the Trait-state Anxiety Questionnaire, Depression Scale, Social Support Questionnaire, and Computer Game Addiction Questionnaire and then analyzed using the structural equation model in AMOS software.
resultsThe results revealed that addiction to computer games had a significant effect on anxiety and depression. In addition, social support could act as a mediator in this relationship and reduce the harmful effects of computer game addiction on anxiety and depression. DISCUSSION: According to the findings, to reduce anxiety and depression related to computer game addiction, it is necessary to pay attention to the improvement of social support for people through providing appropriate treatment plans, informing family and friends, and strengthening social connections and support networks.
conclusionIt is suggested that appropriate treatment programs be designed and implemented to reduce anxiety and depression in individuals with computer game addiction. These programs could include time management, behavior modification, enhancement of communication and social skills, and the provision of adequate social support through families, friends, and professional communities.
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