Video games are a source of entertainment for a wide population and have varied effects on
well-being. The purpose of this article is to comprehensively examine game-play research to …

The fifth revision of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5)
includes in its research appendix a potential new diagnosis—Internet gaming disorder. This …

In the context of South Korea, the present study investigated the social benefits of utilizing
the two popular metaverse platforms, Roblox and Zepeto. Focusing on young generations …

Video gaming is an extremely popular leisure-time activity with more than two billion users
worldwide. However, the media as well as professionals have underscored the potential …

Organizations are increasingly adopting new technologies, such as social media, that afford
employees a repertoire of uses not simply focused on work, but also on socialization and …

Female gaming is a relatively under-researched area, and female gamers often report
experiencing harassment whilst playing online. The present study explored female …

A new measure, the Online Social Support Scale, was developed based on previous theory,
research, and measurement of in-person social support. It includes four subscales …

As social media websites have grown in popularity, public concern about online
victimization has grown as well; however, much less attention has focused on the possible …

Aims To provide empirical data‐driven identification of a group of addicted online gamers.
Design Repeated cross‐sectional survey study, comprising a longitudinal cohort, conducted …

The aim of this study was to review the existing literature on game-based digital
interventions for depression systematically and examine their effectiveness through a meta …