Online gaming dependency: a preliminary study in China.
Based on theories and previous studies on problematic Internet use, we propose a model to better understand the contributors to and consequences of online gaming dependency. A preliminary study was conducted through a survey of online gamers in China. The results of path analysis found that maladaptive cognitions, shyness, and depression are positively related to online gaming dependency. Online gaming dependency was also positively related to different types of negative life outcomes. The findings of this study have implications for the prevention and treatment of addictive online gaming.
Peng
Wei
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Telecommunication, Information Studies and Media, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 48824, USA. pengwei@msu.edu
Liu
Ming
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D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D016739:Behavior, Addictive / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology*; D002681:China; D003071:Cognition; D003863:Depression / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D008297:Male; D008960:Models, Psychological; D010865:Pilot Projects; D012792:Shyness; D018910:Video Games / Q000523:psychology*; D055815:Young Adult