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ArticleFrontiers in medical technology2024

Gaming motivation and well-being among Norwegian adult gamers: the role of gender and disability.

Beate W Hygen, Christian Wendelborg, Bård Erlend Solstad, Frode Stenseng, Mari Bore Øverland, Vera Skalicka

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Article in Frontiers in medical technology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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6 authors.

Beate W HygenDepartment of Diversity and Inclusion, NTNU Social Research, Trondheim, Norway.
Christian WendelborgDepartment of Diversity and Inclusion, NTNU Social Research, Trondheim, Norway.
Bård Erlend SolstadDepartment of Sport Science and Physical Education, University of Agder, Kristiansand, Norway.
Frode StensengDepartment of Education and Lifelong Learning, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway.
Mari Bore ØverlandDepartment of Diversity and Inclusion, NTNU Social Research, Trondheim, Norway.
Vera SkalickaDepartment of Psychology, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: Digital gaming is a popular and often social activity, also among adults. However, we need more knowledge of the social dynamics of gaming and its potential benefits for one's well-being. The current study aimed to examine gaming motivation, time spent gaming, and gaming performed together with friends, family, or romantic partner and how these aspects relate to expanded social network and well-being among men and women with and without disability. Methods: Regular players of the popular game Fortnite Battle Royale (FBR; Results and discussion: The results showed that time spent gaming and social motivation to play were associated with larger social networks for all participants (strongest for women). More time spent gaming FBR was also associated with a positive impact on life for those with a disability. Social motivation to play was positively associated with a positive impact on life for men and those without a disability and increased well-being for women. Novelty motivation, which concerns experiencing new features in the game, was associated with a positive impact on life for women and with a decrease in well-being for those with a disability. This study demonstrated that gaming can be an essential social arena associated with positive outcomes for men, women and disabled people, who-when socially motivated-may expand their social networks through gaming.

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disabilitygaminggendermotivationnetworkwell-being

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PMCPMC11043479

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