Problematic involvement in online games: A cluster analytic approach

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Highlights：

• The current study identified distinct subtypes of online gamers.

• The study combines self-report measures and ecological data (in-game behaviors).

• Cluster comparison revealed that problematic online gaming is a heterogeneous disorder.

• Problematic online gamer subtypes exist and individualized treatment is favored.

摘要

•The current study identified distinct subtypes of online gamers.•The study combines self-report measures and ecological data (in-game behaviors).•Cluster comparison revealed that problematic online gaming is a heterogeneous disorder.•Problematic online gamer subtypes exist and individualized treatment is favored.

论文关键词：Internet gaming disorder,Dysfunctional online gaming,Internet addiction,Problem online gaming,Cluster analysis,Risk factor

论文评审过程：Available online 22 November 2014.

论文官网地址：https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2014.10.055