A large number of empirical studies have shown that Internet Gaming Disorder has a high level of comorbidity with other diseases

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Sourced from the recommendations and abstract and stated research gap and future-work section of the source papers, classified as general, drawn from work published between 2020 and 2026, spanning 6 journals. Those papers have been cited 21 times in total.

Supporting evidence — 6 representative gaps

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in the Treatment of Internet Gaming Addiction: A Systematic Review (2026) · Addiction Science Reviews · doi

  For Researchers There is a need for more comprehensive research on which forms and components of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) are most effective in the treatment of internet gaming addiction. In particular, it is recommended to increase studies with larger samples, randomized controlled designs, and the effectiveness of CBT across different age groups and varying levels of addiction. Standardizing intervention processes and conducting comparative research with other types of psychosocial interventions can strengthen the scientific knowledge base in the field. long-term follow-up to compare in order Addiction Science Reviews Vol.1 Issue.2

  generalrecommendations
  Keywords: addiction researchers there need comprehensive forms components cognitive behavioral therapy effective treatment internet gaming particular
• PROBLEM QUESTIONS OF CYBER-ADDICTIONS CLASSIFICATION (2020) · Psychology and Personality · cited 3× · doi

  The analysis of existing scientific achievements makes it possible to state that at present the nosology, anamnesis and determinants of these addictions are not sufficiently described, the criteria for distinguishing cyber-addiction, Internet addictions, computer addictions, game addiction, and some new types of cyber are not clearly defined.

  generalabstractevidence 5/5
  Keywords: addictions cyber addiction existing scientific achievements makes possible state present nosology anamnesis determinants sufficiently described
• Digital behavioral addictions in adolescents and young adults: Protocol for a scoping review of definitions, measurement, epidemiology, determinants, harms, interventions, and equity (2026) · PLoS ONE · doi

  The lack of uniform terminology and diagnostic category for digital behaviors associated with impaired control and functional impairment. The need for a comprehensive overview of the current state of research on digital behavioral addictions. The requirement for a systematic search and mapping approach to map definitions, measurement, epidemiology, determinants, harms, interventions, and equity among adolescents and young adults.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: lack uniform terminology diagnostic category digital behaviors associated
• Peer rejection and internet gaming disorder: the mediating role of relative deprivation and the moderating role of grit (2025) · Frontiers in Psychology · cited 5× · doi

  A large number of empirical studies have shown that Internet Gaming Disorder has a high level of comorbidity with other diseases, including depression, anxiety, obesity, internalizing and externalizing behavioral problems, however, little is known about the mediating and moderating mechanisms underlying this relation.

  generalabstractevidence 5/5
  Keywords: large number empirical internet gaming disorder high level comorbidity diseases including depression anxiety obesity internalizing
• Going beyond video game consumption when considering Internet Gaming Disorder (2024) · Comprehensive Psychiatry · cited 13× · doi

  Prior studies have revealed variable associations between gaming time and Internet Gaming Disorder, highlighting significant weaknesses in establishing a robust link. The clinical definition of Internet Gaming Disorder does not explicitly mention time spent gaming, but considerations centered on duration of play have been central to public perception and prevention strategies.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: prior studies have revealed variable associations between gaming
• Neuropsicología Clínica de las Adicciones: Revisión Bibliográfica (2026) · Revista Multidisciplinaria Investigación Contemporánea · doi

  Future research should focus on the development of personalized therapeutic strategies for addictions. The study suggests that further research is needed on the cognitive and brain mechanisms underlying addictive behaviors. The paper emphasizes the importance of considering individual variables, such as age and gender, in the treatment of addictions.

  generalfuture-work sectionevidence 4/5
  Keywords: future research focus development personalized therapeutic strategies addictions

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