Psychosocial mechanisms of maladaptive online gaming

这个项目旨在产生一个新的认知、情感和社会机制的模型，这些机制是不适应网络游戏的基础。不适应网络游戏是一个主要的健康威胁，尤其是对年轻人来说，但它是如何发展和持续的尚不清楚。主流模型未能考虑到玩家策略、技能、动机、信念和身份形成在在线游戏中的重要作用。本项目将确定影响网络游戏表现的性质和严重程度的机制。预计项目成果将制定初级预防战略和干预措施，以减少不同人群的不适应游戏。

This project aims to produce a new model of the cognitive, affective and social mechanisms that underlie maladaptive online gaming. Maladaptive online gaming is a major health threat, especially for young people, but how it develops and persists is unknown. Prevailing models fail to account for the important role of player strategy and skill, motivations and beliefs and identity formation in online gaming. This project will identify the mechanisms that influence the nature and severity of maladaptive online gaming presentations. Project outcomes are expected to develop primary prevention strategies and intervention measures to reduce maladaptive gaming in diverse populations.