Reduced loss aversion and altered functional connectivity in internet gaming disorder

Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD), a newly recognized form of behavioral addiction characterized by excessive involvement in online gaming, is gaining global attention as a significant public health issue. Mirroring other substance and behavioral addictions, previous studies have established that IGD patients suffer damage to delay discounting, a major aspect of value-based decision-making. However, the impact of another key aspect of value-based decision-making, loss aversion, is less understood in the context of IGD.