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King, Daniel; Delfabbro, Paul; Griffiths, Mark – International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, 2009
Video game playing has received increased academic interest over the last few decades, particularly with regard to the psychological understanding of addiction. Based on the many studies carried out by the authors, this paper summarises some of the methodological challenges which may arise when studying video game players, including obstacles…
Descriptors: Video Games, Addictive Behavior, Psychological Studies, Research Problems
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Wenzel, Hanne Gro; Dahl, Alv A. – International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, 2009
Recent evidence indicates that more and more women gamble and develop gambling problems and pathological gambling (PG). Research has further indicated that female and male PGs differ in their clinical characteristics. The aim of this study is to do a critical review of the literature concerning clinical characteristics of female pathological…
Descriptors: Gender Differences, Therapy, Addictive Behavior, Risk
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Backinger, Cathy L.; McDonald, Paul; Ossip-Klein, Deborah J.; Colby, Suzanne M.; Maule, Catherine O.; Fagan, Pebbles; Husten, Corinne; Colwell, Brian – American Journal of Health Behavior, 2003
Objectives: To provide recommendations that will build a better foundation for research on youth smoking cessation. Methods: The Youth Tobacco Collaborative Cessation panel evaluated youth tobacco cessation literature and convened meetings to reach consensus. Results: Methodological issues include design, recruitment and retention, follow-up,…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Research Methodology, Research Problems, Literature Reviews