ArticleFrontiers in public health2025
Association of problematic usage of the internet with burnout, depression, insomnia and quality of life among Hungarian recreational esports players: a cross sectional study.
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Background: While recreational esports are often considered a harmless hobby, problematic internet use (PUI) may be an overlooked risk factor for poor mental health outcomes. Objective: This study aimed to investigate the associations between PUI and depression, burnout, insomnia, and quality of life in adult Hungarian recreational esports players. Methods: A total of 2,313 participants completed validated questionnaires, including the Problematic Internet Use Questionnaire (PIUQ), the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), the 9-item short form of the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-SF), the Athens Insomnia Scale, and the EQ-5D quality of life instrument. Statistical analyses included Student's t-test, chi-square test ( Results: Excessive internet use, as indicated by the PIUQ, was detected in 19.9% of respondents. PUI was significantly associated with emotional exhaustion (OR = 1.10, 95% CI: 1.08-1.12, Conclusion: Problematic internet use is significantly associated with multiple adverse mental health outcomes among recreational gamers. These findings suggest the need for increased awareness and preventive strategies targeting PUI in adult populations engaged in digital entertainment.
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