Rune Kristian Lundedal Nielsen
ABSTRACT
Whether or not gaming causes addiction continues to be debated in the scholarly literature. The American Psychiatric Association has proposed "Internet gaming disorder," a non-substance addictive disorder, in order to encourage further research on the subject. We suggest that competitive gaming, better known as esports, might provide a unique platform on which to discuss the validity of the proposed disorder.
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Index Terms
- The problematic coexistence of "internet gaming disorder" and esports
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