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Direct linkBeranuy, Marta; Carbonell, Xavier; Griffiths, Mark D. – International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, 2013
Online gaming addiction is a relatively under-researched area and there have been few studies examining online gamers in treatment. This paper reports the findings from a qualitative interview study of nine players undergoing treatment for their addictive playing of Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games (MMORPGs). A face-to-face…
Descriptors: Addictive Behavior, Grounded Theory, Friendship, Computer Games
Download full textGraham, Kerrie Lewis – American Journal of Play, 2010
Millions of children and adults devote much of their leisure time to playing massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs). Most observers commonly categorize computer games as a play activity, but this article asks whether MMORPGs contain activities that might not be play. The author examines the phenomenon of online gaming and…
Descriptors: Computer Games, Computer Simulation, Role Playing, Play
Hussain, Zaheer; Griffiths, Mark D. – International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, 2009
Massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs) are one of the most interesting innovations in the area of online computer gaming. This pilot study set out to examine the psychological and social effects of online gaming using an online questionnaire with particular reference to excessive and "dependent" online gaming. A self-selecting…
Descriptors: Youth Programs, Substance Abuse, Games, Measures (Individuals)
