Personality, Motivation, and Internet Gaming Disorder: Conceptualizing the Gamer

Using a group correlational design and path analysis, the authors examined the relationships among personality, motivation, and internet gaming disorder (IGD). Findings showed that significant predictors of IGD included male gender, neurotic and introverted personality traits, and motivation related...

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Authors: Carlisle, Kristy L. (Author) ; Neukrug, Ed 1951- (Author) ; Krahwinkel, Jill (Author) ; Pribesh, Shana (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2019
In: Journal of addictions & offender counseling
Year: 2019, Volume: 40, Issue: 2, Pages: 107-122
Online Access: Volltext (Resolving-System)
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Keywords:
Internet gaming addiction
Internet Gaming Disorder
Motivation
Personality
Technology addiction
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Summary:Using a group correlational design and path analysis, the authors examined the relationships among personality, motivation, and internet gaming disorder (IGD). Findings showed that significant predictors of IGD included male gender, neurotic and introverted personality traits, and motivation related to achievement.
ISSN:2161-1874
DOI:10.1002/jaoc.12069