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Are Your Students at Risk? Shocking Insights from Gaming Research!

Are Your Students at Risk? Shocking Insights from Gaming Research!

Understanding the Intersection of Gaming, Relative Deprivation, and Upward Mobility

In the ever-evolving world of video games, financial incentives have become a significant factor influencing player behavior. The research article "Do Gamers Play for Money? A Moderated Mediation of Gaming Motives, Relative Deprivation, and Upward Mobility" sheds light on how these financial motives can lead to Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD), especially among younger adults. As practitioners working with children, understanding these dynamics is crucial to improving therapeutic outcomes.

Key Findings from the Research

The study examined two groups: college students and adult gamers over 25 years old. It found that:

These findings suggest that financial motives for gaming can lead to problematic participation, similar to gambling, particularly when negative perceptions of PRD and UM interact.

Implications for Practitioners

As a practitioner, these insights can be instrumental in tailoring interventions for children and young adults. Here are some actionable steps:

Encouraging Further Research

While this study provides valuable insights, further research is needed to explore the long-term effects of financial motives in gaming and their impact on children. Practitioners are encouraged to contribute to this growing body of research by documenting their observations and outcomes in therapy.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Do Gamers Play for Money? A Moderated Mediation of Gaming Motives, Relative Deprivation, and Upward Mobility.


Citation: King, A., & Wong-Padoongpatt, G. (2022). Do gamers play for money? A moderated mediation of gaming motives, relative deprivation, and upward mobility. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(22), 15384. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph192215384
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

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