ArticleDiscover mental health2025
Social context in the development of problematic gaming habits: a narrative exploration.
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This qualitative study explores the development of problematic gaming habits outside of the dominant diagnostic framework of gaming addiction, synthesizing insights from narrative interviews with 30 adult males recruited from the online community "Stop Gaming". Participants revealed diverse patterns of early gaming experiences, influenced by family and peer dynamics. Problematic gaming emerged as a coping mechanism during stressful life periods, defined by factors such as social isolation, lack of direction, or health issues. Game-intrinsic attractions such as professional ambitions, the feeling of productivity, and safety from real risk also played significant roles in intensifying gaming habits. The findings challenge the conventional addiction model by highlighting how the development of problematic gaming habits is dependent on social and cultural factors. The study emphasizes the need to address underlying circumstances when it comes to understanding and managing the personal and social distress associated with problematic gaming.
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