articleJournal of Behavioral AddictionsApr 30, 2020GOLD OA

Problematic online gaming and the COVID-19 pandemic

DLDaniel L. KingPDPaul DelfabbroJBJoël BillieuxMNMarc N. Potenza

Flinders University · The University of Adelaide · +2 more institutions

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Abstract

Stay-at-home mandates and quarantines related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic have led to greatly increased participation in online gaming. Initiatives such as #PlayApartTogether that promote gaming for socializing and stress reduction may achieve positive outcomes. Although gaming can be a healthy coping strategy for the majority, it can also pose risks to some vulnerable individuals. Protracted periods of social isolation and technology-based activity pose the danger of solidifying unhealthy lifestyle patterns, leading to difficulties to readaptation when the COVID-19 crisis has passed. Balanced and effective approaches to gaming during the COVID-19 pandemic are needed to support physical and…

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  • Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
  • Pandemic
  • Social isolation
  • Coping (psychology)
  • 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak
  • Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)
  • Psychology
  • Isolation (microbiology)
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