Reference : Motivations to play specifically predict excessive involvement in massively multiplay...

	Document type :	Scientific journals : Article
	Discipline(s) :	Social & behavioral sciences, psychology : Treatment & clinical psychology
	To cite this reference:	http://hdl.handle.net/10993/29665

Title :	Motivations to play specifically predict excessive involvement in massively multiplayer online role-playing games: evidence from an online survey.
Language :	English
Author, co-author :	Zanetta Dauriat, Francesca [> >]
	Zermatten, Ariane [> >]
	Billieux, Joël [University of Luxembourg > Faculty of Language and Literature, Humanities, Arts and Education (FLSHASE) > Integrative Research Unit: Social and Individual Development (INSIDE)]
	Thorens, Gabriel [> >]
	Bondolfi, Guido [> >]
	Zullino, Daniele [> >]
	Khazaal, Yasser [> >]
Publication date :	2011
Journal title :	European addiction research
Volume :	17
Issue/season :	4
Pages :	185-9
Peer reviewed :	Yes (verified by ORBilu)
Audience :	International
ISSN :	1022-6877
e-ISSN :	1421-9891
Country :	Switzerland
Keywords :	[en] Adolescent ; Adult ; Behavior, Addictive/diagnosis/psychology ; Female ; Health Surveys/methods ; Humans ; Internet ; Interpersonal Relations ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Motivation ; Predictive Value of Tests ; Role Playing ; Video Games/psychology ; Young Adult
Abstract :	[en] BACKGROUND: Several studies have linked massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs) with possible problematic usage or internet addiction. AIMS: The main goal of the present study was to assess links between motivations to play in MMORPGs and addictive involvement in such types of games. METHODS: A total of 696 gamers responded to an online survey. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Five distinct motivations to play were identified in gamers: achievement, socializing, immersion, relaxing and escaping. Multiple regression analysis revealed that addictive MMORPG use patterns are predicted by achievement, escapism and socializing motives. Gender was also a significant predictor of problematic involvement in MMORPGs. Moreover, addictive MMORPG use positively correlated with the weekly time devoted to playing MMORPGs.
Permalink :	http://hdl.handle.net/10993/29665
DOI :	10.1159/000326070
Commentary :	Copyright (c) 2011 S. Karger AG, Basel.

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