Abstract
Playing digital games, also known as gaming, is a pervasive phenomenon of modern life, especially for children and youngsters . Although gaming must be regarded as a typical activity for these age groups, research also shows that gaming in some cases may be associated with internalizing and externalizing difficulties, particularly when gaming becomes problematic . The present review addresses some of the basic questions regarding gaming, such as why do young people play digital games, and what defines problematic gaming . The review then examines some of the empirical evidence concerning the association between problematic gaming and anxiety . Fi- nally, some practical recommendations for youth mental health professionals are provided .
| Translated title of the contribution | Problematic gaming and anxiety |
|---|---|
| Original language | Danish |
| Journal | Pædagogisk Psykologisk Tidsskrift |
| Volume | 55 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Pages (from-to) | 101-111 |
| ISSN | 1903-0002 |
| Publication status | Published - 2018 |