section_path: Behavioral addiction/Video games
section_name: Video games
paragraph_text: Video games
  
  Video game addiction is characterized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as excessive gaming behavior, potentially prioritized over other interests, despite the negative consequences that may arise, for a period of at least 12 months. In May 2019, the WHO introduced gaming disorder in the 11th edition of the International Classification of Diseases. Video game addiction has been shown to be more prevalent in males than females, higher by 2.9 times. It has been suggested that people of younger ages are more prone to become addicted to video games. People with certain personalities may be more susceptible to gaming addictions.
  
  Risk factors for video game addiction include: