Internet gaming disorder (IGD) is the repetitive use of Internet-based games that leads to significant difficulties in social and psychological functioning1. The concepts underlying IGD differ from those associated with general Internet addiction but, because the terminology of IGD is relatively new, it has been commonly referred to as Internet use disorder or Internet addiction for the past several decades2. Thus, even though the present study focused on IGD, evidence regarding Internet addiction will also be presented as an analogy and to support the present findings.
