Unraveling the dynamic interaction with psychological resilience and social sensitivity in the development of Internet Gaming Disorder: a cross-lagged panel network analysis

Abstract

Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) has emerged as a significant global public health issue due to its adverse effects on mental health and social functioning. Converging evidence has underscored the crucial roles of psychological and social factors in the development of IGD, yet the causal pathways and interactive mechanisms linking IGD with these psychological and social functioning remain poorly understood. To address this gap, this two-year longitudinal study employed 11 standardized psychological assessments to evaluate 1424 college participants at baseline (T1), with 394 completing follow-up (T2). Principal component analysis and exploratory factor analysis revealed a stable three-factor st..