Motivation of MMORPG Players with Addictive Behaviour in Relation to Internet Use

Result code in IS VaVaI
<a href="https://www.isvavai.cz/riv?ss=detail&h=RIV%2F00216224%3A14230%2F12%3A00057850" target="_blank" >RIV/00216224:14230/12:00057850 - isvavai.cz</a>
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Result language
angličtina
Original language name
Motivation of MMORPG Players with Addictive Behaviour in Relation to Internet Use
Original language description
OBJECTIVES: To describe the motives for playing online. games (MMORPG) in players whose behaviour shows symptoms of addiction to the Internet, the reasons which lead the players to reduce their playing, and how such a reduction takes place. DESIGN: Qualitative study. METHOD: Content analysis of semi-structured interviews focused on the motivation for and the development of online playing. PARTICIPANTS: Sixteen players of online games (4 women and 12 men) aged 15 to 33 years whose behaviour shows symptoms of addiction to the Internet. RESULTS: The motives for online gaming reported by the players included escapism, self-realisation, socialisation, and coping with boredom. The motivation for online playing changed dynamically with time. The motives for the reduction of online playing reported by participants included their realising that they have been absorbed by the game, health problems, impulses from their environment, and impulses from the game.
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Type
J<sub>x</sub> - Unclassified - Peer-reviewed scientific article (Jimp, Jsc and Jost)
CEP classification
AN - Psychology
OECD FORD branch
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Project
<a href="/en/project/GAP407%2F12%2F1831" target="_blank" >GAP407/12/1831: Revealing Factors of Excessive Online Gaming and its Development over Time</a><br>
Continuities
P - Projekt vyzkumu a vyvoje financovany z verejnych zdroju (s odkazem do CEP)

Publication year
2012
Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

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