Systematic review shows a strong correlation of digital game addiction with aggression and anger in youths, indicating the need for targeted interventions.
Key Points
Digital game addiction is strongly correlated with aggression, showing a correlation of r = 0.531.
The analysis involved 10 studies with over 11,259 participants, assessing anger and aggression behaviors.
Post COVID-19, younger adolescents demonstrated a higher vulnerability to aggression linked to gaming addiction.
Interventions led by healthcare professionals may help mitigate the adverse effects of digital gaming addiction.