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Problematic Video Game Use in Latino Adolescence: A Preliminary Study of Loneliness, Coping, and Emotional Psychopathology

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  • Julián Alberto Aponte

    (University of Missouri, Columbia, USA)

  • Carlos Andres Morales-Valentín

    (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras, Puerto Rico)

  • Jahleel D. Torres-Pérez

    (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras, Puerto Rico)

  • Alanis Maldonado-Negrón

    (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras, Puerto Rico)

  • Nuria I. Díaz-Fischbach

    (University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez, Puerto Rico)

  • Valeria Rodríguez Marcano

    (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras, Puerto Rico)

  • Alondra Agosto

    (Ana G. Méndez University, Puerto Rico)

  • Ismael Castillo-Reyes

    (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras, Puerto Rico)

  • Yamil Ortiz-Ortiz

    (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras, Puerto Rico)

Abstract

Internet gaming disorder (IGD) is an emerging mental health concern characterized by compulsive gaming that disrupts daily functioning. IGD is increasingly understood as rooted in psychosocial, rather than purely behavioral, factors. This cross-sectional study (n = 159, Puerto Rican adolescents) employed convenience sampling through an online survey to examine IGD's relationship to psychosocial factors (e.g., loneliness, coping, emotional psychopathology). IGD showed minor associations (r .40) emerged with anxiety (p

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  • Julián Alberto Aponte & Carlos Andres Morales-Valentín & Jahleel D. Torres-Pérez & Alanis Maldonado-Negrón & Nuria I. Díaz-Fischbach & Valeria Rodríguez Marcano & Alondra Agosto & Ismael Castillo-Reye, 2026. "Problematic Video Game Use in Latino Adolescence: A Preliminary Study of Loneliness, Coping, and Emotional Psychopathology," International Journal of Cyber Behavior, Psychology and Learning (IJCBPL), IGI Global Scientific Publishing, vol. 16(1), pages 1-20, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:igg:jcbpl0:v:16:y:2026:i:1:p:1-20
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