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2026-02-12

Relationship Between Non-Suicidal Self Injury and Internet Gaming Disorder in Adolescents: A Systematic Review

Relación Entre las Autolesiones No Suicidas y el Trastorno por Uso de Videojuegos en Adolescentes: Una Revisión Sistemática

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https://doi.org/10.15446/rcp.v35n1.117490

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non-suicidal self-injury, gaming disorder, adolescents, systematic review (en)
autolesiones no suicidas, trastorno por uso de videojuegos, adolescentes, revisión sistemática (es)

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This systematic review examines the relationship between Internet Gaming Disorder (igd) and Non-Suicidal Self-Injury
(nssi) in adolescents. Studies were selected based on criteria addressing igd and nssi in adolescents (age 9-18). A
systematic search was conducted across multiple databases (e.g., Science Direct, Scopus, PubMed) from September
2023 to May 2024, including English and Spanish sources. The risk of bias was assessed using nhlbi’s quality tools for
observational and case-control studies. Five studies, involving 19 588 adolescents, were included. All studies were from East Asia. Findings indicate a positive association between igd and nssi, with gender differences: females had higher nssi prevalence, while males had greater igd frequency. Most studies were of fair or good quality. This review underscores the need for longitudinal studies and standardized assessments to better understand the igd-nssi relationship and guide future mental health interventions.

Esta revisión sistemática examina la relación entre el trastorno por uso de videojuegos (igd) y las autolesiones no suicidas (nssi) en adolescentes. Los estudios se seleccionaron en función de criterios relacionados con el igd y las nssi en adolescentes (de 9 a 18 años). Se realizó una búsqueda sistemática en múltiples bases de datos (por ejemplo, Science Direct, Scopus, PubMed) desde septiembre de 2023 hasta mayo de 2024, incluyendo fuentes en inglés y español. El riesgo de sesgo se evaluó utilizando las herramientas de calidad del nhlbi para estudios observacionales y de casos y controles. Se incluyeron cinco estudios, en los que participaron 19 588 adolescentes. Todos los estudios procedían de Asia Oriental. Los resultados indican una asociación positiva entre el igd y la nssi, con diferencias de género: las mujeres tenían una mayor prevalencia de nssi, mientras que los hombres tenían una mayor frecuencia de igd. La mayoría de los estudios eran de calidad aceptable o buena. Esta revisión subraya la necesidad de realizar estudios longitudinales y evaluaciones estandarizadas para comprender mejor la relación entre el igd y la nssi y orientar las futuras intervenciones en materia de salud mental.

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