A Further Test of the Impact of Online Gaming on Psychological Wellbeing and the Role of Play Motivations and Problematic Use.
Escapism
Motivators for playing
Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA)
Online games
Problematic gaming
Self-efficacy
Self-esteem
Journal
The Psychiatric quarterly
ISSN: 1573-6709
Titre abrégé: Psychiatr Q
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 0376465
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
12 2019
12 2019
Historique:
pubmed:
7
8
2019
medline:
22
9
2020
entrez:
7
8
2019
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
The impact of increased online gaming play time on psychological wellbeing was examined focusing on the Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) game genre. This relationship was explored with respect to motivators for playing and resilience factors. A cross-sectional, online questionnaire design was employed with participants (N = 165) to examine the relationship between weekly average hours played and psychological wellbeing. Five previously reported motivators for playing were tested as mediating variables. In addition, exploratory analyses were conducted to determine the moderating effects of self-esteem and self-efficacy on 'escapist' gaming and psychological wellbeing. Results revealed a significant correlation with higher levels of play time associated with poorer psychological wellbeing. This relationship was partially mediated by 'escapist' motivation. Self-esteem was found to moderate the negative impact of 'escapist' gaming on psychological wellbeing. Research and the associated clinical implications are discussed.
Identifiants
pubmed: 31385123
doi: 10.1007/s11126-019-09656-x
pii: 10.1007/s11126-019-09656-x
pmc: PMC6881474
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
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