Psychological study on video game addiction

[DanielL]

Hi All,

My name is Daniel Loton, and i'm currently completing an honours thesis
as part of a Psychology degree at Victoria University in Melbourne,
Australia. For my thesis, I've decided to conduct an online,
international study of adult gamers, looking at whether there is a
relationship between gaming and communication styles, self esteem and
video game addiction (or problem video game playing, as it is yet
clinically unproven that video game 'addiction' exists).

Gaming is hugely popular now, and particular kinds of games have
become a new avenue for communication. I've chosen to look at whether
elements of video gaming can predict a measure of communcation styles
(including verbal and non-verbal expressivity and sensitivity), self
esteem and signs of problem video game playing. The study will
hopefully identify what (if any) elements of communication are related
to video gaming, and explore the existence or prevalence of problem
video game playing.

If you have 15-20 minutes to participate in the survey, or are
interested in the topic, please visit
http://www.computergameresearch.com
The survey is COMPLETELY anonymous, and the information you could
provide can contribute to a still infantile branch of research,
particularly in relation to the popularity of the actual topic
(gaming). Note you do not have to be a gamer to participate, as this
allows even more interesting comparisons!

Thanks very much, and if you have questions please don't hesitate to
reply, pm me or email me.

Regards, Daniel Loton.

P.S - After advertising for a few weeks to date, primarily on Australian forums, i've obtained 458 completed surveys, mostly Australian, 95% male. I'm only collecting data for just over one more week, i haven't yet posted on HUGE forums such as the WoW official forum or Everquest official forums, but if you'd like to contribute to the research please keep in mind the survey will have to be closed in order for me to start entering data in about a week! Please feel free to refer the study to anyone over 18 as well. Thanks alot, Dan.

[Anisha]

Sounds great, I look forward to our members participating in the survey if they wish to.

[oldskool]

Sounds interesting.

Good luck with your thesis!!

Thanks for thinking of TOG

[ausgamer]

Sounds great, I look forward to our members participating in the survey if they wish to.

Cheers

[DJ]

That was interesting, I havn't got a problem....Now where did I out that BFV cd???