Gaming motivations and gaming disorder symptoms: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Bäcklund, Christian; Elbe, Pia; Gavelin, Hanna Malmberg; Sörman, Daniel Eriksson; Ljungberg, Jessica K.

doi:10.1556/2006.2022.00053

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“…This general parallelism could indicate that fantasy and coping/escape motives can have a similar negative function. At the other end, recreation motives are least strongly related with video gaming problems, replicating previous results (Bäcklund et al, 2022; Kircaburun et al, 2020; Moudiab & Spada, 2019). Again, this converges with evidence from other behavioral domains in which fun, thrill, or entertainment motives are unrelated to problems derived from those activities, or even protect against them (see Barrada et al, 2019).…”

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Psychometric Properties of the Spanish Motives for Online Gaming Questionnaire in a Sample of College Students

Infanti,

Valls-Serrano,

Billieux

et al. 2024

Span. J. Psychol.

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This study investigates the psychometric properties of the Spanish version of the Motives for Online Gaming Questionnaire (MOGQ). We explored the factor structure and construct validity of the MOGQ through its relationships with gaming disorder symptoms (IGD–20) and impulsivity traits. We also analyzed if sociodemographic variables and gaming habits were related to gaming motives. An online cross-sectional survey was completed by 845 college students. Structure validity was examined using a combination of exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses, which supported a bifactor model composed of a general motivation factor and six uncorrelated factors (a mixed factor composed of escape and coping, competition, recreation, skill, social, and fantasy). Omega-hierarchical and omega coefficients were used to determine reliability of the MOGQ. The scale presented acceptable reliability for the general factor (ωh = .79) and the specific factor scores (social ω = .79, escape/coping ω = .81, competition ω = .79, skill ω = .84, fantasy ω = .82, and recreation ω = .70). Positive associations were observed between the MOGQ and the IGD–20 symptoms, with escape/coping (r = .48) and fantasy (r =.40) showing the strongest ones. Null or low correlations were observed with impulsivity traits. Motives to play varied significantly across genders. These findings provide evidence that the Spanish version of the MOGQ is a reliable and valid tool to assess motives to play online games.

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Psychometric Properties of the Spanish Motives for Online Gaming Questionnaire in a Sample of College Students

Infanti,

Valls-Serrano,

Billieux

et al. 2024

Span. J. Psychol.

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“…Additionally, both the mental health of children and their parents are related to GD ( 33 ). Symptoms of GD are linked to motivations such as the avoidance of negative emotions, escapism, stress relief, and in-game social interactions ( 34 , 35 ).…”

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Screened realities: a Grounded Theory exploration of gaming disorder dynamics among Iranian male adolescents

Mazaherizadeh,

Taherifar,

Farahani

et al. 2024

Front. Psychiatry

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IntroductionThe increasing prevalence of gaming Disorder (GD) among adolescents has become a global concern. Despite the rising number of studies investigating GD, the cultural and socio-economic factors influencing GD with a qualitative approach are scarce. This study aims to explore the underlying factors, processes, and consequences of GD among Iranian male adolescents and contextual factors related to GD within Iran's unique socio-cultural and psychological tapestry.MethodsThe study used a qualitative design based on the Grounded Theory Method (GTM). The researchers conducted semi-structured interviews with 13 male adolescents aged 15-18 who Dignasoed according to DSM-5 and ICD-11 criteria. The interviews were transcribed and analyzed using the GTM approach, which involves open, axial, and selective coding.ResultsThe study revealed nine main themes and a core category: (1) interaction seeking, (2) encounter and familiarize with games, (3) games attraction, (4) Socialization, (5) game careerism, (6) dexterity, (7) lack and compensation, (8) physical harm, territorial-cultural barrier, (9) second life, and ''life crafting'' as the core category.DiscussionThe study's findings provide valuable insights into the cultural and socio-economic factors influencing GD among Iranian male adolescents. For example, Iran's economic conditions make adolescents choose gaming as their job and try to earn money in this way, which makes them more dependent on gaming. On the other hand, communities related to games play an essential role in the identity development of adolescents with GD.

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“…The motives for gaming have been identified as important predictors of GD. Studies have shown that the use of gaming as an escape from normal lives and gaming as a way of coping in particular are related to more problematic gaming behavior ( 22 ).…”

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The relationship between game genre, monetization strategy and symptoms of gaming disorder in a clinical sample of adolescents

André,

Bore,

Toresson

et al. 2024

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Background: Gaming disorder (GD) has been introduced as a new diagnosis in the International Classification of Disease 11 (ICD-11). Currently, there’s limited understanding of how various video games may differentially contribute to the risk of developing GD. The main aim of this study was to examine the relationship between individuals’ game genre preferences, their preferred games’ monetization strategies, and GD Symptoms. Methods: A total of 85 patients undergoing treatment for GD at a child and youth psychiatric clinic were included in the study. Their preferred games were classified into five novel genres based on gameplay similarities and objectives, and further categorized based on their monetization strategy. Results: Symptom burden of GD, measured with Game Addiction Scale for Adolescents (GASA), was highest for those playing Free-to-Play (F2P) games and lowest for Pay-to-Play (P2P) players. Players of Competitive Games endorsed higher GD symptom burden, whereas players of Story-driven games reported lower GD symptom burden. Symptoms of GD were associated with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnosis in males. Conclusions: This study reveals that game genre preference is influenced by sex, age, and certain psychiatric diagnoses. The categorizing of games into genres is increasingly complex and our research introduces a novel categorization in a developing research field. The result of this study suggests that the monetization model is important to consider while trying to understand the relationship between game characteristics and GD symptoms.

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Gaming motivations and gaming disorder symptoms: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Cited by 46 publications

References 145 publications

Psychometric Properties of the Spanish Motives for Online Gaming Questionnaire in a Sample of College Students

Psychometric Properties of the Spanish Motives for Online Gaming Questionnaire in a Sample of College Students

Screened realities: a Grounded Theory exploration of gaming disorder dynamics among Iranian male adolescents

The relationship between game genre, monetization strategy and symptoms of gaming disorder in a clinical sample of adolescents

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