Análisis de factores de riesgo y pronóstico del trastorno de juego por internet

Abstract

A bibliographic review of addiction to online games is presented, in order to present a treatment proposal through cognitive-behavioral therapy for the intervention of Internet gaming disorder. The objective of this study is to analyze the risk and prognostic factors of Internet gaming disorder. The method used was a bibliographic review of articles in databases, repositories, virtual libraries and other specialized sources. It begins with the definition of addiction because it is the main characteristic that defines how the problematic use of the Internet has caused dependence in individuals on a personal level. In addition, it is determined that at the present time addiction to Internet games appears in the DSM-V in the section conditions that need more study, while the ICD-11 recognizes the Video game use disorder. In the same way, the risk factors that put individuals at high exposure creating a dependency on online games, which has been related to a variety of affective disorders that impair personal well-being, in addition to examining their correlation with the anxious, depressive and low self-esteem symptoms. It is concluded from the treatment through cognitive behavioral therapy which is a very useful tool to address emotional challenges through the modification of behavior through the thought that one has about an action that is being taken.