Prevalence of Gaming Addiction and Its Associations With Stress, Anxiety, Depression and Self-Esteem Among University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

Khulood Al Azizi, Omar Al Omari, Loai Abu Sharour, Jalal K. Damra, Maram Al Aamri, Waad Al Rahbi, Baraah Al Abri, Afnan Al yahyaei, Asem Abdalrahim, Mohammed Albashtawy, Abdullah Alkhawaldeh, Mohammad Al Qadire, Fadwa Alhalaiqa, College of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University, College of Nursing, AL Ain University, AL Ain, Department of Educational Psychology and Psychological Counselling, Faculty of Educational Sciences, The Hashemite University, Princess Salma Faculty of Nursing, Al al-Bayt University, College of Nursing, QU Health, Qatar University

Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry

Published online on March 04, 2026

Abstract

Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry, Ahead of Print.
Online gaming is a prevalent leisure activity among young people worldwide. However, limited data exist on the psychological effects of gaming addiction among university students in Oman. This cross-sectional study aimed to estimate the prevalence of ...