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Problematic usage among highly-engaged players of massively multiplayer online role playing games.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  18721098     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
One popular facet of Internet gaming is the massively multiplayer online role playing game (MMORPG). Some individuals spend so much time playing these games that it creates problems in their lives. This study focused on players of World of Warcraft. Factor analysis revealed one factor related to problematic usage, which was correlated with amount of time played, and personality characteristics of agreeableness, conscientiousness, neuroticism, and extraversion.
Authors:
Christopher S Peters; L Alvin Malesky
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Cyberpsychology & behavior : the impact of the Internet, multimedia and virtual reality on behavior and society     Volume:  11     ISSN:  1557-8364     ISO Abbreviation:  Cyberpsychol Behav     Publication Date:  2008 Aug 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2008-08-25     Completed Date:  2008-11-03     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9804397     Medline TA:  Cyberpsychol Behav     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  481-4     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Psychology, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, North Carolina, USA. cpunt00@hotmail.com
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adolescent
Adult
Behavior, Addictive / psychology*
Extraversion (Psychology)
Female
Humans
Internet / utilization*
Interpersonal Relations
Male
Personality*
Play and Playthings / psychology
Role Playing*
Self Concept*
Time Factors
Video Games / psychology*

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