Prevalence of Gaming-Related Addictive Behaviors Among Iranian Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
| Author | Seyedeh Fatemeh Poordad Divshali | en |
| Author | Faride Mohamadzade | en |
| Author | Nasrin Shaabani | en |
| Author | Razieh Dehghan | en |
| Author | Vajihe Rahimi Hajiabadi | en |
| Author | Elaheh Madadi Chaleshtari | en |
| Author | Masoudeh Babakhanian | en |
| Orcid | Masoudeh Babakhanian [0000-0002-6128-8023] | en |
| Issued Date | 2026-09-30 | en |
| Abstract | Context: Gaming-related addictive behaviors are a significant mental health concern among adolescents. This study aimed to estimate their prevalence among Iranian adolescents and examine between-study heterogeneity. Evidence Acquisition: We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies reporting the prevalence of gaming-related addictive behaviors among Iranian adolescents. Only cross-sectional studies with sufficient quantitative data to estimate prevalence or extract case counts were included. We extracted data on the first author, publication year, age, sample size, number of cases, prevalence, measurement instrument, and study quality. We used a random-effects model to pool prevalence estimates, and we assessed heterogeneity, meta-regression, and publication bias. Results: Five independent effect sizes from four studies were included. The pooled prevalence of gaming-related addictive behaviors was 0.11 (95% CI, 0.06 - 0.17). Between-study heterogeneity was extremely high (I2 = 98.99%). Meta-regression indicated that total sample size was not a significant predictor of effect size. Egger’s test suggested evidence of small-study effects and funnel plot asymmetry. Conclusions: Gaming-related addictive behaviors appear to be prevalent among Iranian adolescents; however, substantial heterogeneity exists across studies. Further research using standardized instruments and harmonized case definitions is needed to generate more precise prevalence estimates. | en |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.69107/jamm-173598 | en |
| URI | https://brieflands.com/journals/jamm/articles/173598 | en |
| Keyword | Gaming Disorder | en |
| Keyword | Internet Gaming Disorder | en |
| Keyword | Problematic Gaming | en |
| Keyword | Computer Game Dependence | en |
| Keyword | Adolescents | en |
| Keyword | Iran | en |
| Keyword | Prevalence | en |
| Keyword | Meta-Analysis | en |
| Publisher | Brieflands | en |
| Title | Prevalence of Gaming-Related Addictive Behaviors Among Iranian Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis | en |
| Type | Review Article | en |
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