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Benson, Luke A.; Norman, Christine; Griffiths, Mark D. – International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, 2012
Students are among the most prevalent gamblers with the highest incidence of problem gambling. Furthermore, research into gambling has noted certain personality traits and coping mechanisms to be highly predictive of gambling in student populations. The present study examined the role of impulsivity, sensation seeking, coping strategies, and year…
Descriptors: Personality Traits, Conceptual Tempo, Incidence, Personality
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King, Daniel Luke; Delfabbro, Paul H.; Zajac, Ian T. – International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, 2011
Research has estimated that between 6 to 13% of individuals who play video games do so excessively. However, the methods and definitions used to identify "problem" video game players often vary considerably. This research presents preliminary validation data for a new measure of problematic video game play called the Problem Video Game…
Descriptors: Video Games, Test Validity, Addictive Behavior, Diagnostic Tests