Access Type
Open Access Dissertation
Date of Award
January 2016
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Ph.D.
Department
Psychology
First Advisor
Robert T. Partridge
Abstract
This study investigated risk for problem video game play (PVGP) and motivation for play in emerging adult college students. A sample of 700 undergraduate students were recruited to participate in an online survey. A person-centered approach was utilized to examine risk for PVGP, and found three clusters of individuals representing a High Functioning/High Gaming group, A Low Functioning/Moderate Gaming group, and a High Functioning/Low Gaming group. For motivation it was found that participants who derived satisfaction of higher order needs from video game play had an increased likelihood of PVGP. In addition, individuals who had lower satisfaction with physiological needs, were more likely to play video games as a means of escape.
Recommended Citation
Kohl, Amy Beth, "Video Game Addiction And Motivation In Emerging Adults: A Person-Centered Approach" (2016). Wayne State University Dissertations. 1454.
https://digitalcommons.wayne.edu/oa_dissertations/1454