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00925njm 22002777a 4500 dc Fernández Arias, Ignacio Gabino author Labrador Méndez, Marta Isabel author Bernaldo De Quirós Aragón, Mónica author Estupiñá Puig, Francisco José author Vallejo Achón, Marina author Sánchez Iglesias, Iván author González Álvarez, María author Labrador Encinas, Francisco Javier author 2023-12-18 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. 1660-4601 10.3390/ijerph20247194 https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/103669 https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20247194 https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/20/24/7194 Cognitive Patterns and Problematic Use of Video Games in Adolescents: A Cluster Analysis