Sex differences in the longitudinal association between high risk of internet gaming disorder and subsequent suicidality among adolescents: A cohort study

Key Points

• This research aims to examine how high risk of internet gaming disorder (IGD) correlates with suicidality in adolescents, focusing on sex differences.
• Longitudinal cohort design
• Assessment of internet gaming disorder risk
• Evaluation of suicidality at follow-up
• Focus on boys and girls aged 12-18
• Identified a significant association between IGD risk and suicidality in boys
• No similar association found in girls
• Highlights the need for early identification of IGD risk in males to prevent suicidality

Abstract