The withdrawal-related affective, gaming urge, and anhedonia symptoms of internet gaming disorder during abstinence.
Ju-Yu YenPai-Cheng LinHung-Chi WuChih Hung KoPublished in: Journal of behavioral addictions (2022)
Individuals with IGD experience withdrawal-related affective, anhedonia, and gaming urge symptoms and a higher heart rate during abstinence. The WRS attenuated in 1 day. Most participants agreed that these symptoms could be relieved through gaming. Further prospective evaluation by objective assessment in an adequate sample was required to understand gaming withdrawal symptoms comprehensively.