Globally, depression and anxiety are the two most prevalent mental health disorders. They
occur both acutely and chronically, with various symptoms commonly expressed …

Over the past two decades, research into Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) has markedly
increased due to worldwide spread of online videogames. The reasons and motivations for …

Background. Virtual reality can provide innovative gaming experiences for present and
future game players. However, scientific knowledge is still limited about differences between …

Background A positive relationship between problematic gaming and escapism motivation
to play video games has been well established, suggesting that problematic gaming may …

The global digital gaming industry has grown rapidly in recent years. Rapid technological
advancements are changing the ways in which players can interact with video games as …

In this article, we critically overview existing studies on compensatory and dissociative
mechanisms associated with problematic gaming, with a focus on escapism. Thus, we …

The COVID-19 pandemic was stressful for everyone, particularly for families who had to
supervise and support children, facilitate remote schooling, and manage work and home life …

Digital games have evolved into a medium that moves beyond basic toys for distraction and
pleasure towards platforms capable of and effective at instigating more serious, emotional …

Virtual reality has been used effectively to promote relaxation and reduce stress. It is
possible to find two main approaches to achieve such aims across the literature. The first …

The advantages of both gamification and immersive technologies are often advocated for in
contexts in which human motivation is lacking. This is the case with environmental …