RT Journal Article
T1 Cognitive Patterns and Problematic Use of Video Games in Adolescents: A Cluster Analysis
A1 Fernández Arias, Ignacio Gabino
A1 Labrador Méndez, Marta Isabel
A1 Bernaldo De Quirós Aragón, Mónica
A1 Estupiñá Puig, Francisco José
A1 Vallejo Achón, Marina
A1 Sánchez Iglesias, Iván
A1 González Álvarez, María
A1 Labrador Encinas, Francisco Javier
AB Background: Video game playing (VGP) is an increasingly common leisure activity among children and adolescents, although in some cases, it is accompanied by problems due to misuse. Method: A sample of 2884 children and adolescents aged between 12 and 20, representative of the Community of Madrid (Spain), were studied using a cluster analysis to explore the existence of cognitive patterns associated with engagement, attitudes, and concurrent cognitions. We also explored the relationship between these patterns and problematic VGP, using the 2173 gamers as a reference. Results: The concurrent cognitions were not qualitatively different between the problematic users and the others. High engagement and high activation of concurrent cognitions (intensity and frequency) showed the greatest relationship with problematic VGP. Conclusions: The results suggest the existence of different groups of gamers and the relevance to include psycho-educational aspects in intervention programs, as well as the training of specific skills, especially those related with the control of activation. Limitations related to the sample size and potential supplementary analyses are acknowledged.
PB MDPI
SN 1660-4601
YR 2023
FD 2023-12-18
LK https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/103669
UL https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/103669
LA eng
NO Ministerio de economia y competividad
DS Docta Complutense
RD 8 abr 2025