IUS Professors have recently made a significant contribution to understanding Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) by publishing a book chapter in the series Integrated Science for Sustainable Development Goal 3 by a renowned publisher Springer Nature. The chapter, authored by Associate Professor Dr. Pınar Ünal-Aydın, Senior Assistant Selma Tvrtković, and Associate Professor Dr. Orkun Aydın, explores the complex factors that drive IGD—a condition marked by an excessive and uncontrollable preoccupation with online gaming that disrupts everyday life.
The chapter explores how a mix of biological, psychological, and social factors—such as impaired executive functioning, altered reward processing, and changes in brain structure—can contribute to the development of IGD. It also highlights the role of individual personality traits, including impulsivity, sensation seeking, and emotional dysregulation, in increasing the risk of the disorder. Recognized as a growing public health concern, especially among adolescents and young adults, IGD demands effective prevention and treatment strategies.
By increasing awareness and promoting healthy gaming habits, the research aims to support those affected by IGD and improve their quality of life. This pioneering work not only enriches academic literature but also contributes to the broader goal of fostering sustainable development and well-being in our digital age.
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