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Navigating Online And Offline Social Spaces: Interpersonal Relationships And Problematic Gaming Behaviour In Mmorpg Players, Aranda Christine Wingsiong
Navigating Online And Offline Social Spaces: Interpersonal Relationships And Problematic Gaming Behaviour In Mmorpg Players, Aranda Christine Wingsiong
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Previous research suggests that individuals who play Massively Multiplayer Online Roleplaying Games (MMORPGs) may experience interpersonal benefits from their in-game interactions with other players (Kaczmarek & Drazkowski, 2014). At times, however, these online relationships may develop at the expense of their offline relationships and some players may even be at risk for developing problematic gaming behaviours (PGB). The current study aimed to better understand the online and offline interpersonal experiences of MMORPG players and to identify interpersonal risk factors for developing PGB. A total of 149 MMORPG players between the ages of 18 to 46 years completed a set of …
Coping With Intergenerational Conflict Among Chinese Canadian Emerging Adults: Testing A Cultural And Contextual Model With A Mixed-Methods Approach, Siqi Huang
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This study examined coping with intergenerational conflict in Chinese Canadian emerging adults who were permanent residents or citizens of Canada. A mixed-methods design was used; 218 participants completed online questionnaires and 10 participants completed 50-minute individual interviews. In line with previous research, intergenerational conflict was negatively associated with psychological, physical, and relational well-being in Chinese Canadian emerging adults. Engagement coping and private emotional outlets mediated the relation between intergenerational conflict and well-being. Lower intergenerational conflict severity was related to more engagement coping, which was associated with greater well-being. Conversely, higher intergenerational conflict was associated with more usage of private emotional …