An empirical examination of factors associated with Game Transfer Phenomena severity

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Highlights：

• The vast majority experienced Game Transfer Phenomena (GTP) (n = 2281).

• The majority of the gamers experienced mild levels of GTP.

• Playing 6 h or more was more common among gamers with severe GTP.

• 58% of gamers with severe GTP experienced distress or dysfunction due to GTP.

• Those with severe GTP share characteristics with dysfunctional gamers.

摘要

•The vast majority experienced Game Transfer Phenomena (GTP) (n = 2281).•The majority of the gamers experienced mild levels of GTP.•Playing 6 h or more was more common among gamers with severe GTP.•58% of gamers with severe GTP experienced distress or dysfunction due to GTP.•Those with severe GTP share characteristics with dysfunctional gamers.

论文关键词：Game Transfer Phenomena,Excessive gaming,Dysfunctional gaming,Gaming addiction,Psychiatric comorbidity,Escapism

论文评审过程：Received 13 October 2015, Revised 22 June 2016, Accepted 30 June 2016, Available online 12 July 2016, Version of Record 12 July 2016.

论文官网地址：https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2016.06.060