Meta-analyses of the functional neural alterations in subjects with Internet gaming disorder: Similarities and differences across different paradigms

• Published in: Progress in neuro-psychopharmacology & biological psychiatry Vol. 94; p. 109656
• Main Authors: Zheng, Hui, Hu, Yanbo, Wang, Ziliang, Wang, Min, Du, Xiaoxia, Dong, Guangheng
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Elsevier Inc 30.08.2019
• Subjects: Adolescent; Adult; Behavior, Addictive - physiopathology; Brain - pathology; Brain - physiopathology; Cues; Decision Making; Executive Function; Female; fMRI; Humans; Internet; Internet gaming disorder; Male; Meta-analysis; Neurons - pathology; Reward system; Risk-Taking; Video Games - adverse effects; Video Games - psychology; Young Adult; fMRI; Executive function; Internet gaming disorder; Reward system; Meta-analysis

Internet gaming disorder (IGD) has become a global public health concern due to its increasing prevalence and potential negative consequences. Researchers have sought to identify which brain regions are associated with this disorder. However, inconsistent results have been reported among studies due...