FOR2974, RP4: Automated and habitualized stimulus reactivity in pc gaming dysfunction and pornography use dysfunction: results of acute stress and stimulus devaluation on subjective, behavioral, psychophysiological and neural correlates.

Project description

Stimulus reactivity and craving are central mechanisms of addictive conduct which can be bolstered by stress and may be influenced by automated habits. This research investigates particular person and situational components, similar to stress reactivity, stress susceptibility, behavior propensity and glutamate metabolism, as modulators of stimulus reactivity in pc sport and pornography use problems. It consists of three elements: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) and laboratory research to evaluate the neural and behavioral facets of stimulus reactivity and habits. The purpose is to make clear the function of stress and neuronal habits within the improvement and upkeep of addictive conduct.

Information on the mission

Study administration: Prof. Dr. Stephanie Antons , Prof. Dr. Martin Diers (Clinic for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, LWL University Hospital Bochum of the Ruhr University Bochum), Prof. Dr. Oliver T. Wolf (Cognitive Psychology, Ruhr University Bochum)

Further collaborators: Kjell Büsche (Center for Behavioral Addiction Research (CeBAR), C-TNBS, University Hospital Essen), Lukas Mallon (Clinic for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, LWL-University Hospital Bochum of the Ruhr-University Bochum)

Funding establishment: German Research Foundation (DFG)

Funding line: Project in DFG analysis group

Project quantity: FOR2974, 411232260

Funding interval: 2024-2027