Raschkowan Lecture Series: Gambling in the Digital Age
Presenter: Dr. Daniel King
Talk Title: Future Directions in Gaming Disorder Research
Abstract
The concept of ‘gaming addiction’ has generated significant debate for many years. Among other concerns, opposing views have often cited the lack of consistency and standardization in the evidence base. With the recent inclusion of ‘6C51 Gaming disorder’ and ‘QE22 Hazardous Gaming’ in the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11), the field has formal classifications that appear likely to propel the study of problem gaming forward. This talk will consider some of the important challenges and future directions of the gaming disorder field. Which areas of research are most needed to strengthen the evidence base for the condition, as we look ahead to the DSM-6? What technological trends and emerging gaming developments might affect the study of gaming disorder? What does the field need now?
Speaker Bio
Dr. Daniel King is an Associate Professor and clinical psychologist in the College of Education, Psychology, and Social Work, Flinders University. His expertise is the study of digital technology-based problems, with a focus on online gaming, simulated gambling, and social media. He has authored more than 200 peer-reviewed publications, including the first scholarly book on gaming disorder, and received funding from the Australian Research Council to study maladaptive gaming. He has provided consultation on gaming and gambling for national and international authorities, including the World Health Organization, and is an Associate Editor for Addiction and Journal of Behavioral Addictions.
The Raschkowan webinar series is free to attend, but registration is required. For more information or to register, see www.ncpgambling.org/Raschkowan
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