Abstract
Introduction: The results of studies comparing the characteristics of Internet gaming with those of Internet gambling have been controversial. We hypothesized that problematic web-based board gaming behaviors are associated with psychological and social interaction factors. We also hypothesized that non-problematic adolescent Internet gaming is a protective factor against problematic web-based board gaming and that problematic Internet gaming is a predictive factor for problematic web-based board gaming.Methods: We recruited 104 adults who reported engaging in web-based gaming. All participants were asked to complete the Problematic Web Board Gameplay Scale, Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CESD), State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), Adult Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Self-Report Scale (K-AADHD), Family Environmental Scale (FES), Social Avoidance and Distress Scale (SADS), and questionnaires on their web-based board gaming patterns and Internet gaming history.Results: Problematic web-based board gamers showed a lower history of adolescent Internet gaming but a greater rate of problematic Internet gaming compared with healthy web-based board gamers. Moreover, problematic web-based board gamers showed an increase in CES-D, STAI, K-AADHD, and SADS scores but decreased FES scores compared with healthy web-based board gamers. Joblessness; less experience as an Internet gamer; a history of problematic Internet gaming; higher CES-D, STAI, and K-AADHD scores; and lower FES scores were significant predictors of problematic web-based board gaming.Discussion: Psychological, social, and environmental factors can positively influence problematic Web-based board gaming. Healthy Internet gaming during adolescence may play a preventive role in adult problematic web-based board gaming. However, because adolescent problematic Internet gaming tends to lead to problematic web-based board gaming, measures should be taken to prevent it.
Highlights
The results of studies comparing the characteristics of Internet gaming with those of Internet gambling have been controversial
Problematic web-based board gaming was associated with older age and joblessness compared with healthy web-based board gamers
Problematic web-based board gamers showed a shorter history of adolescent Internet gaming but a higher rate of problematic Internet gaming
Summary
The results of studies comparing the characteristics of Internet gaming with those of Internet gambling have been controversial. We hypothesized that problematic web-based board gaming behaviors are associated with psychological and social interaction factors. Internet gaming is a popular leisure activity worldwide [1]. Concerns about internet gaming are increasing as it becomes more globally popular. Several factors have been linked to problematic Internet gaming [8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17]. IGD in adolescence is thought to be related to psychological factors, such as mood, anxiety, attention, and impulse control [8,9,10,11]. Environmental and family factors such as parental monitoring, family conflicts, and family relationships are considered risk factors for IGD [12, 13]
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