Table 4.
(Study 1) Descriptive statistics for online gaming negative consequences survey items.
Adapted from Table 3 in Snodgrass et al. 2017a.
| Item | Descriptor | % Responding “Agree” | Answer Key |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37a | Negative cognitive salience | 47 | Disagree |
| 38 | Mood deterioration | 74.7 | Agree |
| 39a | Regret | 43 | Disagree |
| 40 | Draining | 59.4 | Agree |
| 41 | Push selves too far | 46.9 | Disagree |
| 42a | Withdrawal | 36.6 | Disagree |
| 43a | Bad habit/play despite problems | 36.6 | Disagree |
| 44a | Loss of control/relapse | 48.5 | Disagree |
| 45 | Boring routine | 55.1 | Agree |
| 46a | Loss of interest in other activities | 33.6 | Disagree |
| 47a | Avoidance/mood modification | 48.9 | Disagree |
| 48a | Tolerance | 24.1 | Disagree |
| 49 | Social isolation | 37.5 | Disagree |
| 50 | Need for social approval | 35.9 | Disagree |
| 51 | Toxic community | 59 | Agree |
| 52 | Negative anonymity | 65.3 | Agree |
| 53a | Conflict | 31 | Disagree |
| 54 | Negative social obligation | 36.6 | Disagree |
| 55 | Draining job | 16.7 | Disagree |
| 56 | Loss of confidence | 63.4 | Agree |
| 57 | Perceived failure | 48.4 | Disagree |
| Average | Items 37–57 | 45.2 | Disagree |
a
Versions of commonly used internet gaming disorder items.