2022
An exploratory study of problematic shopping and problematic video gaming in adolescents
Greenberg NR, Zhai ZW, Hoff RA, Krishnan-Sarin S, Potenza MN. An exploratory study of problematic shopping and problematic video gaming in adolescents. PLOS ONE 2022, 17: e0272228. PMID: 35947621, PMCID: PMC9365157, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0272228.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdolescent BehaviorBehavior, AddictiveHumansInternetStudentsSurveys and QuestionnairesVideo GamesConceptsProblematic video gamingNegative reinforcementAddictive behaviorsVideo gamingAggressive behaviorMaladaptive copingHealth/High school studentsPsychosocial impairmentStress managementConnecticut high school studentsAdolescentsPhysical injuryGamingPossible interventionsPrevention effortsExploratory studySerious fightingInteraction analysisImpairmentMeasuresCopingFurther researchAnxietyRelationshipAn Exploratory Study of Shopping to Relieve Tension or Anxiety in Adolescents: Health Correlates and Gambling-Related Perceptions and Behaviors
Farhat LC, Zhai ZW, Hoff RA, Krishnan-Sarin S, Potenza MN. An Exploratory Study of Shopping to Relieve Tension or Anxiety in Adolescents: Health Correlates and Gambling-Related Perceptions and Behaviors. International Journal Of Environmental Research And Public Health 2022, 19: 6169. PMID: 35627706, PMCID: PMC9140366, DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19106169.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdolescent BehaviorAnxietyBehavior, AddictiveFemaleGamblingHumansRisk FactorsConceptsHealth correlatesDistress/impairmentCognition/behaviorDysphoria/depressionGambling attitudesProblematic gamblingGambling behaviorBehavioral addictionsNegative outcomesProblematic engagementSpecific correlatesUse of alcoholRewarding behaviorAnxietyHispanic youthPerceptions/attitudesExploratory fashionHigh school surveyGamblingAdolescentsCorrelatesHispanic studentsExploratory studyYouthPhysical fightingAn exploratory study of anxiety-motivated gambling in adolescents: Associations with minority status and gambling, health and functioning measures
Cardwell E, Hoff RA, Garakani A, Krishnan-Sarin S, Potenza MN, Zhai ZW. An exploratory study of anxiety-motivated gambling in adolescents: Associations with minority status and gambling, health and functioning measures. Journal Of Psychiatric Research 2022, 151: 445-453. PMID: 35598502, PMCID: PMC9204846, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2022.03.052.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdolescent BehaviorAnxietyBehavior, AddictiveGamblingHumansMinority GroupsStudentsConceptsProblem gamblingGambling-related measuresRisk/problem gamblingNon-strategic gamblingEmotion dysregulationEmotional dysregulationHealth/functioningHigh school studentsBehavioral correlatesGroup differencesConnecticut high school studentsGamblingRisky behaviorsAnxietyAdolescentsPermissive attitudesFeeling pressureGambling perceptionsMinority statusMotivationExploratory studyDrug useSpecific factorsMinority groupsMeasures
2021
Gaming to relieve tension or anxiety and associations with health functioning, substance use and physical violence in high school students
Garakani A, Zhai ZW, Hoff RA, Krishnan-Sarin S, Potenza MN. Gaming to relieve tension or anxiety and associations with health functioning, substance use and physical violence in high school students. Journal Of Psychiatric Research 2021, 140: 461-467. PMID: 34147933, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2021.05.055.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdolescent BehaviorAnxietyBehavior, AddictiveHumansInternetMalePhysical AbuseSchoolsStudentsSubstance-Related DisordersVideo GamesConceptsHigh school studentsAcademic performanceSubstance useNegative emotional statesMeasures of demographicsPoor academic performanceProblematic Internet useEmotional statesGaming disorderExtracurricular involvementHealth functioningConnecticut high school studentsDepression symptomsAsian adolescentsAnxietyAdolescentsIntervention strategiesSchool studentsExtracurricular activitiesViolent behaviorGamingPhysical violenceDrug usePhysical fightsAdditional research
2020
Problematic shopping and self-injurious behaviors in adolescents
Greenberg NR, Zhai ZW, Hoff RA, Krishnan-Sarin S, Potenza MN. Problematic shopping and self-injurious behaviors in adolescents. Journal Of Behavioral Addictions 2020, 9: 1068-1078. PMID: 33289692, PMCID: PMC8969728, DOI: 10.1556/2006.2020.00093.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchExcitement-Seeking Gambling in Adolescents: Health Correlates and Gambling-Related Attitudes and Behaviors
Farhat LC, Wampler J, Steinberg MA, Krishnan-Sarin S, Hoff RA, Potenza MN. Excitement-Seeking Gambling in Adolescents: Health Correlates and Gambling-Related Attitudes and Behaviors. Journal Of Gambling Studies 2020, 37: 43-57. PMID: 32691199, PMCID: PMC7854802, DOI: 10.1007/s10899-020-09960-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdolescent BehaviorAlcoholismAttitudeBehavior, AddictiveCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleGamblingHumansMaleMotivationRisk FactorsConceptsProblem gamblingProblem-gambling severityHeavy alcohol useAlcohol useRisk/problem gamblingRisky gambling behaviorGambling-related attitudesAdolescent gamblersMotivational characteristicsPsychological assessmentAdolescent riskGambling behaviorNegative outcomesHealth correlatesGamblingAdolescentsCross-sectional dataGambling perceptionsSingle questionHigh school surveyMotivationPerceptionCorrelatesWeak relationshipAttitudes
2010
Video-Gaming Among High School Students: Health Correlates, Gender Differences, and Problematic Gaming
Desai RA, Krishnan-Sarin S, Cavallo D, Potenza MN. Video-Gaming Among High School Students: Health Correlates, Gender Differences, and Problematic Gaming. Pediatrics 2010, 126: e1414-e1424. PMID: 21078729, PMCID: PMC3678538, DOI: 10.1542/peds.2009-2706.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProblematic gamingHealth correlatesMore externalizing behaviorsVideo game playingInternalizing symptomsHigh school studentsExternalizing behaviorsRegular cigarette smokingSerious fightNegative health correlatesGame playingIntervention strategiesGender differencesSchool studentsCorrelatesGamingHealth behaviorsHealth factorsDrug useGirlsBoysMore researchDepressionAggressionAdolescents