The relationship between Suicidal Ideation and Internet Gaming Disorder-Game Genres in Adolescents

Abstract

Objective: Psychiatric disorders can cause the development of suicidal ideation. One of them is internet gaming disorder. Internet gaming disorder is also under the influence of the genres of games played. We have limited information about whether the game genres cause the development of suicidal ideation. In this study, we investigated the relationship between suicidal ideation and internet gaming disorder with game genres. Materials and Method: 1337 adolescent participants aged 12-18 years were included in the study. Demographic and online game data forms, game addiction scale-short form and children's depression scales were filled in by the participants. A comparison was made between the two groups that described suicidal ideation and those that did not. Results: In the comparison, female gender, internet gaming disorder and major depressive disorder were significant between the groups. A significant difference was found only in multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) games among game genres. Conclusion: Suicidal ideation; It is an important public problem leading to suicide planning, attempting and completed suicide. Problematic use of internet video games in adolescents is increasing. We think that some genres of games mediate the development of suicidal ideation.