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 and aims The present systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to synthesize
the available literature on the relationship between gaming motivations and gaming disorder …

Background The coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has profoundly impacted
aspects of human life globally. Playing videogames has been encouraged by several …

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

Background There has been a surge in interest in examining internet gaming disorder (IGD)
and its associations with gaming motivation. Three broad components of gaming motivation …

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

Background Internet gaming addiction (IGA) is a global concern, especially among young
children. There have been some suggestions that childhood psychological maltreatment …

Background The realm of virtual games, video games, and e-sports has witnessed
remarkable and substantial growth, captivating a diverse and global audience. However …

Post-COVID-19 working conditions have been the primary reason behind increased stress
among business owners. There is an ever-rising need for entrepreneurial work engagement …

The present study analyzed the relationship between gaming disorder (GD), motives for
gaming, and psychological problems in daily life (ie, depression, loneliness, and self-control …