Addiction; Gaming disorder; Problematic gaming; Structural characteristics; Video game
Abstract :
[en] While certain player vulnerabilities are known to increase risk of gaming disorder (GD), the topic of maladaptive playerxgame relationships in GD has received limited attention. This review aimed to: (1) identify game types associated with GD symptomatology; and (2) evaluate individual differences (e.g., age, personality, depression) in the relationship between gaming and GD symptomatology. A systematic review of six databases identified 23 studies of the relations between game types and GD, including 13 studies employing multivariate analyses. Player vulnerabilities implicated in GD included impulsivity, risk-taking, psychopathological symptoms (e.g., depression, anxiety), and stronger gaming motivations (e.g., escapism, achievement). MMORPG involvement had the strongest positive association with GD. Problematic MMORPG players tend to have a socially anxious profile and may be attracted to the work-like roles and conventions of this genre. Problematic players of shooters tend to score higher on measures of sensation-seeking and impulsivity than other players. These findings suggest that GD may develop more readily and at more severe levels in complex, endless, socially driven games, irrespective of person-level characteristics. Some player vulnerabilities may selectively increase risk of GD for certain game types. Further research should investigate different player-game interactions to refine current models and interventions for GD.
Disciplines :
Treatment & clinical psychology
Author, co-author :
King, Daniel L.
Delfabbro, Paul H.
Perales, Jose C.
Deleuze, Jory
Kiraly, Orsolya
Krossbakken, Elfrid
BILLIEUX, Joël ; University of Luxembourg > Faculty of Language and Literature, Humanities, Arts and Education (FLSHASE) > Integrative Research Unit: Social and Individual Development (INSIDE)
External co-authors :
yes
Language :
English
Title :
Maladaptive player-game relationships in problematic gaming and gaming disorder: A systematic review.
Publication date :
2019
Journal title :
Clinical Psychology Review
ISSN :
0272-7358
eISSN :
1873-7811
Publisher :
Elsevier, United Kingdom
Volume :
73
Pages :
101777
Peer reviewed :
Peer Reviewed verified by ORBi
Commentary :
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