The association between internet gaming disorder, depression, and anxiety among Palestinian university students who play internet games in a conflict-affected region - Takeaways - MDSpire

The association between internet gaming disorder, depression, and anxiety among Palestinian university students who play internet games in a conflict-affected region

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  • Muna Ahmead

  • Samah Abu Lail

  • Adnan Sarhan

  • June 24, 2026

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    57.5% of university students in the study were at risk of Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD).

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    Females had higher odds of experiencing IGD compared to males, with an adjusted odds ratio of 0.668.

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    Participants with anxiety, depression, and loneliness had significantly increased odds of IGD, with loneliness showing an AOR of 2.632.

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    Engagement in gaming for longer durations correlated with higher odds of IGD, with over 4 hours showing an AOR of 8.536.

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    The study highlights the need for awareness and early detection measures for IGD among university students.

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The association between internet gaming disorder, depression, and anxiety among Palestinian university students who play internet games in a conflict-affected region

  • by Muna Ahmead, Samah Abu Lail, Adnan Sarhan

  • June 24, 2026

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