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The Development of a Screening Tool for Chinese Disordered Gamers: The Chinese Internet Gaming Disorder Checklist (C-IGDC)

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  • Juliet Honglei Chen

    (Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, China
    Co-first author.)

  • Meng Xuan Zhang

    (Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, China
    Center for Cognitive and Brain Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, China
    Co-first author.)

  • Chih-Hung Ko

    (Department of Psychiatry, Kaohsiung Municipal Siaogang Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung City 80708, Taiwan)

  • Kwok Kit Tong

    (Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, China)

  • Shu M. Yu

    (Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, China)

  • Elvo Kuai Long Sou

    (Student Affairs Office, University of Macau, Macao, China)

  • Anise M. S. Wu

    (Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, China
    Center for Cognitive and Brain Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, China)

Abstract

Despite the increasing research attention being paid to gaming disorder globally, a screening tool developed specifically for the Chinese population is still lacking. This study aims to address this gap by constructing a screening tool to assess Internet gaming disorder (IGD) symptomology, defined by the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), among Chinese gamers. Based on expert interviews and consultations, a focus group of gamers, a background literature review, and the IGD criteria proposed by the DSM-5, we developed the Chinese Internet Gaming Disorder Checklist (C-IGDC). This study evaluated its dimensional structure, reliability, validity, and screening efficacy with 464 Chinese past-year gamers (53% female; mean age = 19.84). The two-level structure of the 27-item C-IGDC showed a satisfactory model fit, acceptable reliability, as well as good validity via expected associations with Internet addiction, gameplay frequency, and depressive symptoms. The optimal screening cutoff score (≥20) was proposed to detect probable IGD cases. The C-IGDC is the first DSM-5-based, multidimensional IGD screening tool designed specifically for Chinese gamers. Further evaluation of the C-IGDC in epidemiological studies and clinical settings is recommended.

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  • Juliet Honglei Chen & Meng Xuan Zhang & Chih-Hung Ko & Kwok Kit Tong & Shu M. Yu & Elvo Kuai Long Sou & Anise M. S. Wu, 2020. "The Development of a Screening Tool for Chinese Disordered Gamers: The Chinese Internet Gaming Disorder Checklist (C-IGDC)," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(10), pages 1-12, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:17:y:2020:i:10:p:3412-:d:357892
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    1. Anise M. S. Wu & Mark H. C. Lai & Mengxuan Zhang & Masao Yogo & Shu M. Yu & Sijie Mao & Juliet Honglei Chen, 2022. "Effects of Psychological Distress and Coping Resources on Internet Gaming Disorder: Comparison between Chinese and Japanese University Students," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(5), pages 1-14, March.

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