Do coping strategies moderate the relationship between escapism and negative gaming outcomes in World of Warcraft (MMORPG) players?

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Highlights：

• Assessed the effect of coping on the relationship between escapism and outcomes.

• Escapism does not necessarily lead to adverse effects.

• Disengaged coping is positively correlated with negative outcomes.

• Engaged problem-focused coping protects against negative gaming outcomes.

• Coping style moderates the relationship between escapism and negative outcomes.

摘要

•Assessed the effect of coping on the relationship between escapism and outcomes.•Escapism does not necessarily lead to adverse effects.•Disengaged coping is positively correlated with negative outcomes.•Engaged problem-focused coping protects against negative gaming outcomes.•Coping style moderates the relationship between escapism and negative outcomes.

论文关键词：MMORPG,Video games,Escapism,Coping,Internet gaming disorder,Negative gaming outcomes

论文评审过程：Received 25 January 2018, Revised 11 April 2018, Accepted 13 April 2018, Available online 14 April 2018, Version of Record 23 April 2018.

论文官网地址：https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2018.04.030