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Mark D. Griffiths Ph.D.

About

Dr. Mark Griffiths is Distinguished Professor of Behavioural Addiction and Director of the International Gaming Research Unit in the Psychology Department at Nottingham Trent University (UK). He has published over 620 refereed research papers, five books, 150+ book chapters and over 1,500 other articles, and has won 18 national and international awards for his research.

Recent Posts
Binge Eating on the Rise During Pandemic
Binge eating appears to have increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. This article looks at the psychology of binge eating and at the factors that may help explain the increase.
"Productivity Addiction"
The term "productivity addiction" has increasingly been used in the media as a type of "work addiction." This article looks at its relationship with addiction and whether it exists.
"Sleeping Addiction"
The psychological literature has made occasional reference to "sleeping addiction" but this is arguably a misnomer for excessive sleep, clinomania, and hypersomnia.
"Tattoo Addiction"

Stories in the national media featuring so-called "tattoo addicts" have become increasingly commonplace. But can getting body tattoos really be addictive?

Stories in the national media featuring so-called "tattoo addicts" have become increasingly commonplace. But can getting body tattoos really be addictive?

Can Sex Give You a Bloody Nose?

Nosebleed fetishism (sometimes referred to as epistaxiophilia) appears to be a rare type of sexual paraphilia. But what is the relationship (if any) between sex and nosebleeds?

Nosebleed fetishism (sometimes referred to as epistaxiophilia) appears to be a rare type of sexual paraphilia. But what is the relationship (if any) between sex and nosebleeds?

Addictive Sounds?

Many music fans claim that music is addictive. But is there any empirical evidence that individuals can really become addicted to music?

Many music fans claim that music is addictive. But is there any empirical evidence that individuals can really become addicted to music?

Dark Tourism

'Dark tourism' involves visits to destinations that are associated with death, suffering, disasters and tragedies venues. But what is the psychological motivation for such visits?

'Dark tourism' involves visits to destinations that are associated with death, suffering, disasters and tragedies venues. But what is the psychological motivation for such visits?

Sexual Arousal From Body Tattoos

Body tattoos have become increasingly popular over the past two decades and for some people they may the source of sexual arousal. This article looks at stigmatophilia

Body tattoos have become increasingly popular over the past two decades and for some people they may the source of sexual arousal. This article looks at stigmatophilia

Is "Comfort Addiction" Real?

Over the last couple of years, there have been claims in the media that "comfort" can be addictive. This article takes a closer look at the evidence.

Over the last couple of years, there have been claims in the media that "comfort" can be addictive. This article takes a closer look at the evidence.