Neuropsychological Constructs in Gaming Disorders: a Systematic Review

DiscussionChanges in neurocognitive features in IGD are similar to substance use disorders and gambling disorder, suggesting the pathology may develop by similar mechanisms. Counterintuitively, the improved performance in non-IGD gaming populations in some studies suggests that video game experience itself, distinct from addiction towards games, may improve performance in error processing and reaction times. Future research incorporating IGD comorbidities, longitudinal designs to establish causality, and standard diagnostic cutoffs are needed.
Source: Current Behavioral Neuroscience Reports - Category: Neuroscience Source Type: research