Little video-gaming in adolescents can be protective, but too much is associated with increased substance use

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Studies have demonstrated inconsistent results regarding the association between video gaming time and substance use in teenagers. Understating intricacies of this association can help with substance use reduction in teenagers. OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to untangle this complex relationship by theorizing and examining a U-shaped association.

Authors

Turel O; Bechara A

Journal

Substance Use & Misuse, Vol. 54, No. 3, pp. 384–395

Publisher

Taylor & Francis

Publication Date

February 23, 2019

DOI

10.1080/10826084.2018.1496455

ISSN

1082-6084

Associated Experts

Ofir Turel

Adjunct Professor, DeGroote School of Business

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