Anice M de Camargo, Alyne M Botelho, Moira Dean, Giovanna M R Fiates
Meal planning by high and low health conscious individuals during a simulated shop in the supermarket: A mixed methods study
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internet gaming disorder igd recognized mental disorder diagnostic statistical manual dsm5 international classification diseases icd11 poses significant threats physical social mental wellbeing study aims delve experiences individuals grappling igd study employed interpretive phenomenology conducting interviews 10 graduate students makerere university participants purposefully sampled data saturation achieved interviews took place may july 2023 interview guide facilitated data collection supplementary file 1 thematic analysis manually applied data interpretation utilizing intuition imaginative approaches findings revealed majority participants started gaming childhood starting offline games exposure gadgets games idle time stress emerged key triggers igd participants reported experiencing sleep deficits deteriorating interpersonal relationships declining job performance unhealthy eating habits academic challenges wastage money time study also identified strategies employed participants mitigate gaming behaviors refraining purchasing data seeking support friends uninstalling game app although relapses common study highlights global pattern early initiation gaming emphasizing need early intervention preventive measures factors easy accessibility affordability gaming platforms idleness stress play significant roles motivating internet gaming contributing higher prevalence among studied population research underscores adverse effects igd students affecting academic performance interpersonal relationships job performance notably participants demonstrate agency addressing igd practical coping strategies including controlling data access seeking social support uninstalling games coping mechanisms provide valuable insights complex nature addressing igd form basis developing targeted interventions support systems within higher education setting uganda