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ArticleBMC psychology2026

Longitudinal association between perceived social support and internet gaming disorder symptoms among Chinese adolescents: a serial mediation model.

Caimeng Liu, Meixia Wang, Jiaxin Liu, Yijun Zhao, Feng Yu

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Caimeng Liu *Department of Psychology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China.
Meixia Wang *Department of Psychology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China.
Jiaxin LiuExperimental Junior Middle School of Yibin Xuzhou No.2 Middle School, Yibin, 644000, China.
Yijun ZhaoDepartment of Psychology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China. zyj726psy@whu.edu.cn.
Feng YuDepartment of Psychology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China. psychpedia@whu.edu.cn.

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Leshan Centre for Social Psychology Services and Intelligent Assessment LSAC2026003Sichuan Research Center for Digital Education in Rural Ethnic Regions MZSJ2005A02
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Abstract

BACKGROUND AND

aimsPrevious research has shown that perceived social support may play a protective role in internet gaming disorder (IGD) symptoms. However, the potential psychological mechanism underlying this linkage is still unclear. This study aimed to examine a serial mediation model involving perceived social support, psychological distress, intolerance of uncertainty, and IGD symptoms.

methodsA two-wave follow-up design was employed in a sample of 478 Chinese adolescents.

resultsResults indicated that perceived social support was significantly related to IGD symptoms, and that psychological distress and intolerance of uncertainty serially mediated the association between perceived social support and IGD symptoms.

conclusionThis two-wave longitudinal study highlights the possible key role of alleviating psychological distress and reducing intolerance of uncertainty in reducing the severity of IGD symptoms.

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Adolescent BehaviorInternet Addiction DisorderPsychological DistressSocial SupportAdolescentChinaEast Asian PeopleFemaleHumansInternetLongitudinal StudiesMaleInternet gaming disorderIntolerance of uncertaintyPerceived social supportPsychological distress

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PMID42243926
PMCPMC13688734

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