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Association of Internet gaming disorder with catechol-O-methyltransferase: Role of impulsivity and fun-seeking.
The Kaohsiung journal of medical sciences - 1 Jan 2022
Yen Ju-Yu, Lin Pai-Cheng, Lin Huang-Chi, Lin Pei-Yun, Chou Wei-Po, Ko Chih-Hung
Abstract excerpt
Dopamine functioning is an essential mechanism underlying addictive behaviors. This paper evaluates the association of Internet gaming disorder (IGD) with the catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) val158met polymorphism and examines the roles of impulsivity and reinforcement sensitivity in this association. Using diagnostic interviews, this study recruited 69 participants with IGD and 138 participants without. All...
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