Internet gaming disorder (IGD) has been viewed by scholars as (a) a pathology that co-
occurs with psychological problems (comorbidity hypothesis),(b) maladaptive coping with …

Literature currently presents many studies on the self in the context of Massively Multiplayer
Online Worlds, many of which have explored both the self of the user (offline self) and the …

The most important stream of game developers' revenue is arguably via gamer's in-game
purchases. Previous literature has identified a number of strong determinants of online …

Video game researchers have struggled to capture players' personal experiences in natural
gaming contexts. We used longitudinal diary methods to examine the everyday experiences …

One important aspect of digital citizenship, defined as “the norms of appropriate, responsible
behavior with regard to technology use,” is to reinforce ethical online behavior and …

The present study tests a recently proposed model in which social video game play supports
wellbeing by contributing to a harmonious type of engagement with the game. Players (N …

This study examined whether playing an augmented reality (AR) video game might benefit
players' psychological well-being. Specifically, it tested predictions afforded by integrating …

Adolescents and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are prone to experience poor
friendships and loneliness. This group has also shown a particular interest for screen-based …

Players are increasingly viewing games as a social medium to form and enact friendships;
however, we currently have little empirically-informed understanding of how to design …

Research examining online games often focuses on their potential to negatively impact
players. One of the most common concerns is that playing online with others can displace …