The interplay of gaming disorder, gaming motivations, and the dark triad

Tang Wai-Yen, Reer Felix, Quandt Thorsten

Research article (journal) | Peer reviewed

Abstract

There is a considerable amount of research on the psychological antecedents and outcomes of gaming disorder. Although many studies have examined various personality traits or motivations as predictors in isolation, fewer studies have investigated the mediations between personality traits and motivations. Furthermore, the analyzed personality traits have been limited to a few core concepts, with the Big Five personality traits being a standard model in this context. However, more recently the dark triad of personality traits (Machiavellianism, narcissism, and psychopathy) has been found to be associated with various forms of problematic online behavior and usage, such as online gambling, yet little is known about gaming disorder. The current study examines the relationship of these dark personality traits to gaming disorder with three gaming motivations (achievement, social, and escapism) as mediators.

Details about the publication

JournalJournal of Behavioral Addictions
Volume2020
Page range1-6
StatusPublished
Release year2020 (30/04/2020)
Language in which the publication is writtenEnglish
DOI10.1556/2006.2020.00013
Link to the full texthttps://doi.org/10.1556/2006.2020.00013
Keywordscomputer and video games; gaming disorder; addiction; dark triad; motivation

Authors from the University of Münster

Quandt, Thorsten
Professur für Kommunikationswissenschaft, Schwerpunkt: Onlinekommunikation (Prof. Quandt)