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Addiction to online video game streaming has become one of the most appealing ways to occupy leisure time and is one of the most popular activities. The satisfaction it provides and the time invested in it are two of the main reasons why it is preferred. The objective of the study was to develop and validate a scale to measure potential traits of dependence on online game streaming. The brief SDS is a valid and reliable measure that can be used as a useful tool to identify and evaluate streaming dependence.
In the age of digital transformation, traditional leisure patterns have undergone a profound metamorphosis. Video games and streaming platforms have become central players in this transformed landscape, altering youth interaction and socialization Hu et al.
This technological revolution has prompted a deep rethinking of the concepts of leisure and entertainment, and their implications for personal growth and socialization Jackson et al.
While video games can be useful tools for cognitive and coordinative development, their excessive use can be detrimental, manifesting in addictions, social isolation, promotion of anger and violence, and harmful effects on physical and mental health Zamani et al. It manifests as a recurrent and poorly adapted pattern of gaming behaviors, continuing despite evident negative consequences. This addiction roots in motivational control issues and shares characteristics with gambling addiction Kuss, The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM-5 defines video game addiction as a constant and compulsive use of the internet for gaming, leading to clinically significant distress and psychological changes Morrison, Studies show this addiction can induce alterations in specific brain areas like the prefrontal cortex, the ventral striatum, and the dorsal striatum Kuss and Griffiths, Video game addiction has given rise to an even more worrying phenomenon: the addiction to video game streaming.
