Pathological gaming and its association with lifestyle, irritability, and school and family environments among Japanese elementary school children.

Masaaki YamadaMichikazu SekineTakashi Tatsuse

Published in: Journal of epidemiology (2021)

Unhealthy lifestyles, irritability, and low functioning in school and family environments were associated with PG. Besides having a healthy lifestyle, parental involvement appears to be an essential countermeasure for PG in children.

Keyphrases

physical activity
mental health
metabolic syndrome
weight loss
cardiovascular disease
young adults
high school
type diabetes