ArticleItalian journal of pediatrics2025
Beyond the screen: a social cognitive theory perspective on gender, online gaming, and social well-being in Jordan.
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- The Relationship Between Internet Addiction and Depression Among Healthcare Undergraduate Students.Journal of child and adolescent psychiatric nursing : official publication of the Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nurses, Inc · 2026Article
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backgroundThe global expansion of online gaming raises worries about its impact on adolescent well-being, particularly regarding Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) and its association with social health and bullying. This study addresses a research gap in the Middle East by exploring gender-specific trends in gaming habits, social perceptions, and the prevalence of IGD among adolescents in Jordan. Utilizing the Social Cognitive Theory (SCT), the study aimed to identify predictors of IGD and exposure to social bullying.
methods403 adolescents (aged 10-17) were selected from the northern Jordan in this cross-sectional, survey-based study. Participants responded to the Arabic version of the IGD-20 scale, in addition to items about their gaming habits, social perceptions, and exposure to social bullying. Furthermore, was used to measure IGD. Linear regression models were employed to identify factors predicting IGD scores and exposure to social bullying.
results52.9% of the participants were at risk for or had IGD. Significant gender differences were found, with males spending more time gaming (p = 0.012) and preferring competitive games, while females favored "Fashion/dress" games. Key predictors of higher IGD scores were daily gaming hours, a perception of gaming as harmful, and poor social relationships. A higher IGD score also predicted increased exposure to social bullying. Crucially, gender did not significantly predict IGD or social bullying in the final models.
conclusionOur findings, guided by SCT, suggest that gaming habits are often gender-specific, however, the core risk factors for IGD are not. Developing IGD is more closely tied to excessive gaming, poor social relationships, and exposure to bullying. So, effective measures should promote healthy gaming habits and foster strong social support systems for all adolescents, rather than exclusively targeting a specific gender. No Patient or Public Contribution. CLINICAL TRIAL NUMBER: Not applicable.
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