The Dualistic Model of Passion (obsessive and harmonious passion) can explain
motivations for videogame play along with associated outcomes, such as the development …

Abstract In a two-wave, 4-month longitudinal study of 308 adults, two hypotheses were
tested regarding the relation of Twitter-based measures of online social media use and in …

Videogames are an increasingly popular entertainment choice, yet we have a limited
understanding of their potential wellbeing benefits. The current research used an online …

The relationships between video games and well-being have been the subject of empirical
investigation for decades. However, this research has largely focused on younger samples …

With the rise of social media platforms and online communities, the impact of electronic word
of mouth (eWOM) increasingly interests academics and practitioners. Psychological theories …

Social interactions are an essential part of many digital games, and provide benefits to
players; however, problematic social interactions also lead to harm. To inform our …

In this article researchers examined the differences that may characterise selected groups of
gamers with regard to age and time spent on playing a survival game, Valheim, confronted …

The global proliferation of video games, particularly among children, has led to growing
concerns about the potential impact on children's social development. Executive function is …

In The Internet Family, Drs. Katherine Hertlein and Markie Twist provide a current and
comprehensive look at the effects of technology on couple and family relationships …

Background and aims The present study explores the relationship between social
motivations and addiction to online gaming and if that possible connection can be explained …