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ArticleAddictive behaviors reports2019

Need fulfilment and internet gaming disorder: A preliminary integrative model.

Matthew Scerri, Alastair Anderson, Vasileios Stavropoulos, Elwin Hu

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Article in Addictive behaviors reports, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 27 papers.

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Matthew ScerriSchool of Psychology, Counselling and Psychotherapy, The Cairnmillar Institute, Hawthorn East, Victoria, Australia.
Alastair AndersonSchool of Psychology, Counselling and Psychotherapy, The Cairnmillar Institute, Hawthorn East, Victoria, Australia.
Vasileios StavropoulosSchool of Psychology, Counselling and Psychotherapy, The Cairnmillar Institute, Hawthorn East, Victoria, Australia.
Elwin HuSchool of Psychology, Counselling and Psychotherapy, The Cairnmillar Institute, Hawthorn East, Victoria, Australia.

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Abstract

backgroundThe 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.

objectiveThis 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.

methodThe 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.

resultsNeed-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.

conclusionsThe findings lend further empirical support for the mediating role of psychological distress between need fulfilment deficits and IGD behaviours.

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Internet gaming disorderNeed-fulfilmentPsychological distressSelf-determination

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PMCPMC6543453

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