Gaming when things get tough? Examining how emotion regulation and coping self-efficacy influence gaming during difficult life situations

Camila, Caro and Masa, Popovac (2020) Gaming when things get tough? Examining how emotion regulation and coping self-efficacy influence gaming during difficult life situations. Games and Culture. ISSN 1555-4120

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Abstract

Research suggests that gaming can play an important role in dealing with life difficulties, but few studies have examined this directly. Building on recent research, the current study set out to develop a measure of gaming in difficult life situations (GDLS) and explored the role of emotion regulation and coping self-efficacy as predictors of this behaviour. A total of 667 gamers completed the online survey. Initial analyses demonstrated validity and reliability of the GDLS scale (α=.92), with players turning to gaming as a distraction from life difficulties, to feel a sense of achievement, to connect with others, and for in-game connection and simulation. Multiple regression analysis showed that younger age, more time spent gaming in general, and lower coping self-efficacy predicted gaming in difficult life situations, but emotion regulation was non-significant. The study presents novel insights and a new measure for future research in this area.

Item Type: Article
Additional Information: Accepted June 19th 2020
Uncontrolled Keywords: gaming, difficult life situations, emotion regulation, coping self-efficacy
Subjects: B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology
Divisions: School of Psychology and Wellbeing
Depositing User: Masa Popovac
Date Deposited: 03 Aug 2020 15:05
Last Modified: 03 Aug 2020 15:05
URI: http://bear.buckingham.ac.uk/id/eprint/485

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