scholarly journals Effect of the Frustration of Psychological Needs on Addictive Behaviors in Mobile Videogamers—The Mediating Role of Use Expectancies and Time Spent Gaming

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (17) ◽  
pp. 6429
Author(s):  
Andrés Chamarro ◽  
Ursula Oberst ◽  
Ramón Cladellas ◽  
Héctor Fuster
Keyword(s):  
Short Form ◽  
Internet Gaming Disorder ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Need Satisfaction ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Gaming Disorder ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Internet Gaming ◽  
The Impact

Casual videogames (CVGs), played on smartphones, are becoming increasingly popular, especially among females and adults. Whereas the addictive potential of online (computer) videogames is well-established, there is yet insufficient evidence for Internet gaming disorder (IGD) in mobile gamers and for the mediating role of some mechanisms involved. The aim of this study is to investigate the impact of the frustration of psychological needs on mobile videogamers’ addictive behavior as well as the role of cognitions (game-use expectancies) and behaviors (time spent playing) through a hypothesized serial mediation model, while controlling for important correlates, such as game genre, age, gender and payment during play. A total of 471 mobile game users (211 males) with an average age of 21.73 replied to an online survey containing sociodemographic and game variables, the Need Satisfaction and Frustration Scale (NSFS), the Internet Gaming Disorder Scale-Short Form (IGDS9-SF) and a slightly modified version of the Internet Use Expectancies Scale (IUES). The results corroborate the negative effects of need frustration on IGD among mobile gamers and clarify the role of time spent playing and game-use expectancies in the development of IGD, highlighting the important role of cognitions in this relationship. We conclude that both the time spent playing and game-use expectancies should be important targets for clinical interventions, even though they are not included in the diagnostic criteria.

scholarly journals Impact of Internet Gaming Disorder on Self-Appraisal Among University Students: Moderating Role of Gender

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 451-471
Author(s):  
Amna Rasheed ◽  
Sadaf Ahsan ◽  
Sadaf Zaheer
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Internet Gaming Disorder ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Gaming Disorder ◽  
Internet Gaming ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

The objective of the current study was to assess the impact of internet gaming disorder on self-appraisal. Moreover, role of gender as a moderator on the relationship between internet gaming disorder and self-appraisal among university students was also explored. A sample of 300 students was collected through purposive sampling technique, from different universities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. The participant’s age range was 18-28 years. Self-report measures i.e., Internet Gaming Disorder Scale-short form (Pontes & Griffiths, 2015) and Core Self Evaluation Scale (Judge, Erez, Bono, & Thoresen, 2003) were administered. Results yielded that internet gaming disorder negatively predicted self-appraisal among university students. Moreover, gender worked as a significant moderator on the relationship between internet gaming disorder and self-appraisal. The independent sample t-test showed that males reported a higher level of internet gaming disorder as compared to females. Males showed less self-appraisal as compared to females. This study will help to identify the effects of internet gaming disorder on self-appraisal among university students. Furthermore, intervention plans can also be developed for students by decreasing their gaming activity and increasing their self-appraisal and bringing them back to their normal life.

scholarly journals Internet Gaming Disorder: A Preliminary Exploration of Cultural Orientation Profiles

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vasileios Stavropoulos ◽  
Tyler Michael John Frost ◽  
Taylor Brown ◽  
Peter Gill ◽  
Lee Dymand Kannis
Keyword(s):  
Culturally Responsive ◽  
Latent Class ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Social Groups ◽  
Internet Gaming Disorder ◽  
Cultural Orientation ◽  
Gaming Disorder ◽  
Internet Gaming ◽  
Use Of Internet

Abstract Background Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) involves excessive use of Internet games to the extent that one’s everyday life is compromised. It has been suggested that IGD symptoms are dependent on a person’s cultural orientation. However, the range of potential cultural orientation effects on IGD presentations remains largely unknown. The current study aims to further understanding of the role of cultural orientation in IGD, allowing us to develop more culturally responsive and gamer centred IGD prevention and intervention strategies. Methods One thousand and thirty-two participants with internet gaming experience were measured for IGD symptom’s severity using the Internet Gaming Disorder Scale – Short Form (IGDS9-SF) and cultural orientation behaviours via the Individualism & Collectivism Scale (ICS). Latent Class Analysis (LCA) and T-Tests were performed in relation to their responses. Results Upon inspection of the LCA output, two cultural profiles of internet gamers were identified. These included the Collectivism Aversive gamers (CA; 11%) and the Collectivism Neutral gamers (CN; 89%). The CA gamers displayed significantly higher IGD behaviours overall, and, were higher in preoccupation, withdrawal symptoms, tolerance, relapse, deception, escapism/mood modification, and functional impairment compared to CN gamers. There were no differences between CA and CN gamers in loss of interest and conflicts with others. Conclusions The findings suggest that cultural orientation can influence the presentation of IGD. Specifically, those who are less collectivist or less influenced by social groups display greater IGD symptoms and present a profile that requires a different intervention from gamers who are more collectivistic. Researchers and clinicians should emphasize the value of belonging in a collective and experiencing equality with others in relation to mental health and gaming patterns.

scholarly journals Psychometric Properties of the Internet Gaming Disorder Scale–Short-Form (IGDS9-SF): Systematic Review (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lok Y J Poon ◽  
Hector W H Tsang ◽  
Tsan Y J Chan ◽  
Sze W T Man ◽  
Lok Y Ng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
English Language ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Internet Gaming Disorder ◽  
Measurement Instrument ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Gaming Disorder ◽  
Internet Gaming

BACKGROUND The Internet Gaming Disorder Scale–Short-Form (IGDS9-SF) is among the best with regard to its psychometric properties. Therefore, clinical psychologists are likely guided to use the IGDS9-SF if they want to assess or screen the disordered gaming in their practice. However, the information, especially psychometric evidence, concerning the IGDS9-SF has not been fully examined and summarized. OBJECTIVE This systematic review evaluated the psychometric properties of different language versions of the IGDS9-SF and assessed its methodological quality in order to improve the clinicians’ understanding of the IGDS9-SF and facilitate its use. METHODS Systematic literature searches were carried out using <i>Embase</i>, <i>MEDLINE</i>, <i>PsycINFO</i>, <i>PubMed</i>, <i>ScienceDirect</i>, <i>Scopus</i>, and <i>Web of Science</i>. The review included English-language studies of any research design that have reported at least one psychometric property of the IGDS9-SF, as defined by the COnsensus-based Standards for the selection of health status Measurement INstrument (COSMIN), and have aimed at testing the psychometric properties of the IGDS9-SF. RESULTS In total, 21 studies comprising 15 language versions of the IGDS9-SF were included. Overall, the IGDS9-SF showed adequate internal consistency (although some items did not have satisfactory item-total correlation [IT]), excellent criterion validity, and the ability to distinguish different subgroups with measurement invariance being supported across gender and age. In terms of factor structure, the IGDS9-SF was shown to have a unidimensional factor structure across all 21 studies. CONCLUSIONS Although there is insufficient evidence regarding the responsiveness and properties of the IGDS9-SF using item response theory, the existing evidence supports its use in assessing disordered gaming among individuals.

scholarly journals The Impact of Pro-environmental Preference on Consumers’ Perceived Well-being: The Mediating Role of Self-Determination Need Satisfaction

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 436
Author(s):  
Jian Gao ◽  
Jianguo Wang ◽  
Jianming Wang
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Need Satisfaction ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Mediation Effect ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Environmental Preference ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

This study uses a conceptual research model to explore the mediating role of need satisfaction for competence, relatedness, and autonomy in the relationship between pro-environmental preference (PEP) and consumers’ perceived well-being (PWB). The data were collected on WJX (a Chinese online recruitment platform) from a sample of 514 respondents and analyzed using Smart PLS 3. The results indicated that two need satisfactions (competence and autonomy) fully mediate the relationship between PEP and consumers’ PWB. However, surprisingly, relatedness need satisfaction has no mediation effect in the relationship between PEP and consumers’ PWB. The results demonstrate the pivotal role of self-determination theory in explaining the primary psychological needs that must be met for consumers to perceive heightened states of well-being. Moreover, the results can signify to policymakers how to translate the impact of PEP into consumers’ PWB.

New Concepts, Old Known Issues

2016 ◽  
pp. 883-898
Author(s):  
Halley M Pontes ◽  
Mark D. Griffiths
Keyword(s):  
American Psychiatric Association ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Internet Gaming Disorder ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Gaming Addiction ◽  
Gaming Disorder ◽  
Internet Gaming ◽  
New Concepts ◽  
New Instruments ◽  
Formal Recognition

Background: Following the growing concern about ‘gaming addiction', the American Psychiatric Association (APA) and numerous scholars have suggested the need for unification and consensus for the assessment of gaming addiction, which is now possible given the recent formal recognition of ‘Internet Gaming Disorder' (IGD) by the APA since its inclusion in the DSM-5. Aims: In light of this, the aim of this chapter is to present the main findings concerning the development of the Internet Gaming Disorder Test (IGD-20 Test) and the Internet Gaming Disorder Scale – Short-Form (IGDS9-SF), two newly developed psychometric tools aimed to measure the extent of gaming disorder in online and/or offline players. Conclusions: The present findings support the viability of the two newly developed measures as adequate standardized psychometrically robust tools for assessing internet gaming disorder. Consequently, the new instruments represent the first step towards unification and consensus in the field of gaming studies.

scholarly journals Spanish Validation of the Internet Gaming Disorder Scale–Short Form (IGDS9-SF): Prevalence and Relationship with Online Gambling and Quality of Life

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 1562 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marta Beranuy ◽  
Juan M. Machimbarrena ◽  
M. Asunción Vega-Osés ◽  
Xavier Carbonell ◽  
Mark D. Griffiths ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Internet Gaming Disorder ◽  
Online Gambling ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Gaming Disorder ◽  
Dsm 5 ◽  
Internet Gaming ◽  
Spanish Validation

Online gaming is a very common form of leisure among adolescents and young people, although its excessive and/or compulsive use is associated with psychological impairments in a minority of gamers. The latest (fifth) edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5, Section III) tentatively introduced Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD). Since then, a number of evaluation tools using the DSM-5 criteria have been developed, including the Internet Gaming Disorder Scale–Short Form (IGDS9-SF). The main objective of this study was to translate and adapt the IGDS9-SF into Spanish, as well as to obtain indicators relating to its validity and reliability. The Spanish version of four scales were administered: IGDS9-SF, Mobile Phone-Related Experiences Questionnaire (CERM), Online Gambling Disorder Questionnaire (OGD-Q), and KIDSCREEN-27. The sample comprised 535 Vocational Training students (mean age 18.35 years; SD±2.13; 78.5% males) who reported playing video games in the past 12 months. Confirmatory factor analysis yielded a one-dimensional model with a good fit while the reliability indicators were satisfactory. Findings indicated that 1.9% of gamers were classified with IGD (meeting five or more criteria for more than 12 months). Additionally, another 1.9% were considered gamers ‘at-risk’ because they endorsed four criteria. Positive and significant relationships were found between the IGDS9-SF, the CERM, and the OGD-Q. Participants classified with IGD had poorer health-related quality of life. In conclusion, the Spanish IGDS9-SF is a valid and reliable instrument to assess IGD according to the DSM-5.

Spanish Validation and Scoring of the Internet Gaming Disorder Scale - Short-Form (IGDS9-SF)

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iván Sánchez-Iglesias ◽  
Mónica Bernaldo-de-Quirós ◽  
Francisco J. Labrador ◽  
Francisco J. Estupiñá Puig ◽  
Marta Labrador ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
General Health ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Internet Gaming Disorder ◽  
Psychometric Evaluation ◽  
Spanish Version ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Gaming Disorder ◽  
Internet Gaming ◽  
Spanish Validation

Abstract Since the inclusion of the Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) in the Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.) (DSM-5), the Internet Gaming Disorder Scale-Short Form (IGDS9-SF), a short nine items test, has become one of the most used standardized instruments for its psychometric evaluation. This study presents a validation and psychometric evaluation of the Spanish version of the IGDS9-SF. A sample of 2173 videogame players between 12 and 22 years old, comprising both genders, was employed, achieved with a randomized selection process from educational institutions in the city of Madrid. Participants completed the adapted version of the IGDS9-SF, the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) and a negative cognitions scale associated with videogame use, as well as sociodemographic data and frequency of videogame play. A unifactorial structure with sufficient reliability and internal consistency was found through exploratory and confirmatory analyses. In addition, the instrument was found to have good construct validity; the scoring of the IGDS9-SF were found to show a positive association with gaming frequency, with general health problems, and to a greater extent, with problematic cognitions with regard to videogames. Factorial invariance was found concerning the age of participants. However, even though the factorial structure was consistent across genders, neither metric nor scalar invariance were found; for this reason, we present a scale for the whole sample and a different one for gender. These results suggest that this Spanish version of the IGDS9-SF is a reliable and valid instrument, useful to evaluate the severity of IGD in Spanish students, and we provide a scoring scale for measurement purposes.

scholarly journals Validation of the Internet Gaming Disorder Scale – Short-Form (IGDS9-SF) in an Italian-speaking sample

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 683-690 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucia Monacis ◽  
Valeria de Palo ◽  
Mark D. Griffiths ◽  
Maria Sinatra
Keyword(s):  
Short Form ◽  
Internet Gaming Disorder ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Gaming Disorder ◽  
Internet Gaming

scholarly journals Internet gaming disorder behaviours: a preliminary exploration of individualism and collectivism profiles

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vasileios Stavropoulos ◽  
Tyler Michael John Frost ◽  
Taylor Brown ◽  
Peter Gill ◽  
Trent Anthony Footitt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Latent Class ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Social Groups ◽  
Internet Gaming Disorder ◽  
Intervention Strategies ◽  
Gaming Disorder ◽  
Internet Gaming ◽  
Individualism And Collectivism ◽  
Use Of Internet

Abstract Background Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) behaviours involve excessive use of Internet games to the extent that one’s everyday life is compromised. It has been suggested that IGD symptoms are dependent on whether one is more individualistic or collectivistic. However, the range of potential individualism-collectivismeffects on IGD presentations remains largely unknown. The current study aims to further understanding of the role of individualistic and collectivistic tendencies in IGD, allowing us to develop more gamer centredIGD prevention and intervention strategies. Methods One thousand and thirty-twocommunity participants withinternet gaming experience were measured online for IGD symptom’s severity using the Internet Gaming Disorder Scale – Short Form (IGDS9-SF) andindividualism-collectivism behavioursvia the Individualism & Collectivism Scale (ICS). Latent Class Analysis (LCA) and T-Tests were performed in relation to their responses. Results Upon inspection of the LCA output, two profiles of internet gamers were identified. These includedthe Collectivism Aversivegamers (CA; 11%) and the Collectivism Neutral gamers (CN; 89%). The CA gamers displayed significantly higher IGD behaviours overall, and, were higher inpreoccupation, withdrawal symptoms, tolerance, relapse, deception, escapism/mood modification, and functional impairment compared to CN gamers. There were no differences between CA and CN gamers in loss of interest and conflicts with others. Conclusions The findings suggest that one’s individualism-collectivism orientation can influence the presentation of IGD. Specifically, those who are less collectivistic or are less influenced by social groups willdisplay greater IGD symptoms and present a profile that requires a different intervention from gamers who are more collectivistic. Researchers and clinicians should emphasize the value of belonging in a collective and experiencing equality with others in relation to mental health and gaming patterns.

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