J Korean Neuropsychiatr Assoc.  2014 Nov;53(6):402-409. 10.4306/jknpa.2014.53.6.402.

The Differences of Suicidal Behavior, Stress, Internet Gaming Disorder-Related Symptoms and Personality Traits between Internet Game Overusers and General Users

• Ohm HS
• Cho MJ
• Hong JP
• Hahm BJ
• Chung IW
• Ahn JH
• Jeon HJ
• Seong SJ
• Park JH
• Lee DW

• KMID: 2383330
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4306/jknpa.2014.53.6.402

Abstract

OBJECTIVES
The purpose of this study was to investigate the differences of the suicidal behavior, stress, internet gaming disorder-related symptoms and personality profiles between online game overusers and general users.
METHODS
A total of 460 adult online game users (40 overusers, 420 general users) participated in this study and were asked to complete several self-report measures. Questionnaires included demographic information, suicidal behavior, stress, internet gaming disorder-related symptoms, and big five inventory-10.
RESULTS
Compared to the general user group, the overuser group showed statistically significant higher suicide idea, suicidal plan, stress, internet game withdrawal symptoms, online game-related daily life problems and lower extraversion, conscientiousness. Online game overusers showed lower extraversion, decreased conscientiousness, and higher neuroticism compared to the psychiatrically undiagnosed group.
CONCLUSION
The current results indicate the possibility that online game overuse may be related to suicidal behavior, stress, and the personality traits of extraversion, conscientiousness, and neuroticism.

Keyword

Internet gaming disorder; Big Five Personality Traits; Online games; Stress; Suicidal behavior

MeSH Terms

Adult
Extraversion (Psychology)
Humans
Internet*
Surveys and Questionnaires
Substance Withdrawal Syndrome
Suicide

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