Kuss, D. J., & Griffiths, M. D. (2012) conducted a systematic review of empirical research on Internet gaming addiction, analyzing 58 studies. The review highlights that Internet gaming addiction follows a continuum, starting with risk factors and etiology, progressing to full-blown addiction, and leading to negative consequences and treatment. The review suggests that Internet gaming addiction shares similarities with substance-related addictions, including mood modification, tolerance, and behavioral salience. The study categorizes the research into three main areas: etiology, pathology, and ramifications. Personality traits, motivations for playing, and game structural characteristics are identified as key factors contributing to Internet gaming addiction. The review also notes that Internet gaming addiction is associated with various physiological and neurological changes, as well as comorbidities such as generalized anxiety disorder, depression, and ADHD. The study emphasizes the need for further research to clarify the conceptual framework and treatment approaches for Internet gaming addiction. The findings indicate that Internet gaming addiction is a significant mental health issue, with potential negative consequences for individuals and society. The review concludes that Internet gaming addiction is a behavioral addiction that shares similarities with substance-related addictions, supporting the idea of a syndrome model of addiction. The study also highlights the importance of understanding the structural characteristics of games and the role of flow experience in the development of addiction. The review underscores the need for further research to better understand the etiology, pathology, and treatment of Internet gaming addiction.Kuss, D. J., & Griffiths, M. D. (2012) conducted a systematic review of empirical research on Internet gaming addiction, analyzing 58 studies. The review highlights that Internet gaming addiction follows a continuum, starting with risk factors and etiology, progressing to full-blown addiction, and leading to negative consequences and treatment. The review suggests that Internet gaming addiction shares similarities with substance-related addictions, including mood modification, tolerance, and behavioral salience. The study categorizes the research into three main areas: etiology, pathology, and ramifications. Personality traits, motivations for playing, and game structural characteristics are identified as key factors contributing to Internet gaming addiction. The review also notes that Internet gaming addiction is associated with various physiological and neurological changes, as well as comorbidities such as generalized anxiety disorder, depression, and ADHD. The study emphasizes the need for further research to clarify the conceptual framework and treatment approaches for Internet gaming addiction. The findings indicate that Internet gaming addiction is a significant mental health issue, with potential negative consequences for individuals and society. The review concludes that Internet gaming addiction is a behavioral addiction that shares similarities with substance-related addictions, supporting the idea of a syndrome model of addiction. The study also highlights the importance of understanding the structural characteristics of games and the role of flow experience in the development of addiction. The review underscores the need for further research to better understand the etiology, pathology, and treatment of Internet gaming addiction.