publication . Bachelor thesis . 2016

The relationship between computer gaming hours and depression or social phobia in adults. An international online survey.

Tobias, Radeke;
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  • Published: 01 Jan 2016
  • Publisher: Uppsala universitet, Institutionen för kvinnors och barns hälsa
  • Country: Sweden
Abstract
Background: In the past decades, there was a worldwide increase in people playing video games. Researchers have started to conduct studies and identified positive and negative associations with video gaming. Comparable studies have been done.   Aim: The aim is to analyse, if there is an association between the average hours an adult participant has played computer games per day and depression or social phobia.   Methods: Data from 4,936 adults who voluntarily participated in an online survey which was posted in the forum ‘www.reddit.com’ has been analysed. The survey included two verified Scales (CES-D and SPIN). Multiple linear regression was applied to test fo...
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Medical Subject Headings: humanities
free text keywords: computer gaming, video gaming, mental health, depressin, social phobia, social anxiety
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Bachelor thesis . 2016
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