Motivational components of tolerance in Internet gaming disorder

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Highlights：

• The concept of tolerance in gaming disorder emphasizes time and overlooks dose.

• A survey of 630 gamers investigated the motivational components of gaming tolerance.

• A 20-item measure of gaming-related tolerance was developed.

• A three-factor model (Wealth, Achievement, and Inadequacy) provided the best fit.

• Tolerance may involve complex goal pursuits and rectifying inadequacies in gaming.

摘要

•The concept of tolerance in gaming disorder emphasizes time and overlooks dose.•A survey of 630 gamers investigated the motivational components of gaming tolerance.•A 20-item measure of gaming-related tolerance was developed.•A three-factor model (Wealth, Achievement, and Inadequacy) provided the best fit.•Tolerance may involve complex goal pursuits and rectifying inadequacies in gaming.

论文关键词：Internet gaming disorder,Gaming,Tolerance,Behavioral addiction,Motivation,DSM-5

论文评审过程：Received 14 June 2017, Revised 1 August 2017, Accepted 18 September 2017, Available online 20 September 2017, Version of Record 16 October 2017.

论文官网地址：https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2017.09.023