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This chapter outlines prevalence estimates for IUD and for the subtype Internet gaming disorder in adolescents that were found in different studies conducted around the world. These estimates vary greatly, among others because of the differences in diagnostic instruments. Furthermore, an overview of specific characteristics associated with IUD is provided, focusing on individual characteristics (gender, age academic variables, comorbid disorders, and personality factors), contextual and environmental factors (country of domicile, family-related factors, and peer and school-related variables), as well as application-related characteristics (type of Internet activities used and amount of time spent online).
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Lindenberg, K., Kindt, S., Szász-Janocha, C. (2020). Characteristics and Conditions Associated with Internet Use Disorders. In: Internet Addiction in Adolescents. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-43784-8_2
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