The mediation effects of gaming motives between game involvement and problematic Internet use: Escapism, advancement and socializing

Chang, Shan-Mei; Hsieh, Grace M.Y.; Lin, Sunny S. J.

doi:10.1016/j.compedu.2018.03.007

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“…Similarly, a recent study (Maroney et al, 2018) found that escapism mediated the relationship between psychosocial distress and PG in a sample of online gamers. The results from this study suggest that, for gamers with higher ED, escapism might temporarily serve as an emotion-focused coping strategy for seeking temporary relief from disturbing affect states, while simultaneously exercising a "push" effect (Chang et al, 2018) that presses players into gaming to achieve short-term well-being, thus increasing the risk of PG. Therefore, these results raise some relevant questions concerning the distinction between healthy and maladaptive escapism that need to be fleshed out.…”

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confidence: 87%

“…For example, Gaetan et al (2016, p. 347) suggested that video games may function as a means of rendering emotions psychologically meaningful and to "curb alexithymic dynamic;" that is, they can help gamers to reduce difficulties in identifying, describing, and processing their feelings (Schimmenti, Passanisi, et al, 2017). Nevertheless, for individuals who display difficulties in emotion regulation, the video game environment may be the main domain in which they can approach the regulation of their emotions without negative consequences (Billieux et al, 2015;Chang et al, 2018;Gaetan et al, 2016;Kardefelt-Winther, 2014b;Maroney et al 2018;Schimmenti & Caretti, 2010).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…To account for this contradiction, some authors have argued that the negative potential of escapism is related to its interactions with other vulnerability factors, such as psychological distress, poor psychosocial well-being, or poor coping resources (Ballabio et al, 2017;Bowditch et al, 2018;Demetrovics et al, 2011;Kardefelt-Winther, 2014b, 2014c. Moreover, some studies have suggested that an interaction between negative affect and escapism is likely to play a pivotal role in PG (Billieux et al, 2015;Bowditch et al, 2018;Chang, Hsieh, & Lin, 2018;Kardefelt-Winther, 2014a;Maroney et al, 2018). For example, Kardefelt-Winther (2014a) showed that escapism mediated the relationship between distress and problematic use of WoW.…”

Section: Escapism Motivations To Play and Emotional Copingmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Problematic video game use as an emotional coping strategy: Evidence from a sample of MMORPG gamers

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Background: A positive relationship between problematic gaming and escapism motivation to play video games has been well established, suggesting that problematic gaming may result from attempts to deal with negative emotions. However, to date, no study has examined how emotion dysregulation affects both escapism motives and problematic gaming patterns. Methods: Difficulties in emotion regulation, escapism, and problematic involvement with video games were assessed in a sample of 390 World of Warcraft players. A structural equation modeling framework was used to test the hypothesis that escapism mediates the relationship between emotion dysregulation and problematic gaming. Results: Statistical analyses showed that difficulties in emotion regulation predicted both escapism motives and problematic gaming, and that escapism partially mediated this relationship. Conclusion: Our findings support the view that problematic players are likely to escape in online games as a maladaptive coping strategy for dealing with adverse emotional experiences.

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“… Loton et al, 2016 ; Mentzoni et al, 2011 ) as are PIU (e.g. Andreassen et al, 2016 ; Caplan et al, 2009 ), motives ( Chang, Hsieh, & Lin, 2018 ) and maladaptive cognitions ( King & Delfabbro, 2014 ). In addition, our findings underscore the importance of considering both specific motives and specific maladaptive cognitions in predicting levels of IGD when controlling for both negative affect (anxiety, depression and stress) and PIU.…”

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The relative contribution of motives and maladaptive cognitions to levels of Internet Gaming Disorder

Moudiab

Spada

2019

Addictive Behaviors Reports

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This study aimed at determining whether motives and/or maladaptive cognitions would predict levels of Internet Gaming Disorder independently of negative affect and problematic Internet use. Seventy-nine Internet gamers completed the following questionnaires: Ten-Item Internet Gaming Disorder Test, Problematic Internet Use Questionnaire Short Form, Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale 21, Motives for Online Gaming Questionnaire, and Maladaptive Gaming-Related Cognitions Scale. Results showed that all variables were positively and significantly correlated with levels of Internet Gaming Disorder with the exception of motives relating to recreation. Furthermore, a hierarchical linear regression analysis showed that motives relating to coping and skills development and maladaptive cognitions relating to overvaluing of game rewards were the only significant predictors of levels of Internet Gaming Disorder when controlling for negative affect and problematic Internet use. The implications of these findings are discussed.

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“…figure of in game representation; Burleigh et al, 2018 ; Liew et al, 2018 ) have been envisaged as some of the most significant IGD risks. Overall, the interactions between the gamer, his/her real-life context and the game context have been viewed as definitive of both “distress reducing”, such as escapism, and “pleasure inducing”, such as gaming advancement and online socialization, playing motivations ( Burleigh et al, 2018 ; Chang, Hsieh, & Lin, 2018 ; Liew et al, 2018 ; Nagygyörgy, Mihalik, & Demetrovics, 2012 ; Zanetta Dauriat et al, 2011 ). Provided that motivational factors have been implicated with the intensity of gaming involvement and thus, the development of IGD, they have attracted significant attention, with several theoretical conceptualizations aiming to demystify them ( Adams et al, 2018 ; Ballabio et al, 2017 ; Burleigh et al, 2018 ; Griffiths et al, 2014 ; Liew et al, 2018 ; Rho et al, 2016 ).…”

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Need fulfilment and internet gaming disorder: A preliminary integrative model

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Anderson

Stavropoulos

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Background The need for a better understanding of the risk factors underpinning disordered gaming has been consistently emphasized. Although, gaming may offer a simple and straightforward means of alleviating distress, relying on gaming to address one's unmet psychological needs could invite problematic usage. Self-determination theory highlights the significance of three universally inherent psychological needs for relatedness, competency, and autonomy. A motivation to engage in gaming may be to address unmet needs and may become problematic. Objective This study aimed to assess whether experienced levels of loneliness, depression and self-esteem mediate the association between Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) behaviours and Need-Fulfilment deficits. Method The participants comprised of 149 adults (83 males, 66 females), aged between 18 and 62 years. A series of self-reported questionaries assessing their levels of IGD behaviours, depression, loneliness, self-esteem and need-fulfilment were completed. Results Need-fulfilment deficits were linked to higher IGD behaviours. Interestingly, this association was mediated by the reported levels of self-esteem and depression and not loneliness. Conclusions The findings lend further empirical support for the mediating role of psychological distress between need fulfilment deficits and IGD behaviours.

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The mediation effects of gaming motives between game involvement and problematic Internet use: Escapism, advancement and socializing

Cited by 53 publications

References 48 publications

Problematic video game use as an emotional coping strategy: Evidence from a sample of MMORPG gamers

Problematic video game use as an emotional coping strategy: Evidence from a sample of MMORPG gamers

The relative contribution of motives and maladaptive cognitions to levels of Internet Gaming Disorder

Need fulfilment and internet gaming disorder: A preliminary integrative model

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