Self-determination theory, internet gaming disorder, and the mediating role of self-control

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Highlights：

• Self-control (SC) and Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) are explored in the context of self-determination theory.

• Poorer SC is associated with IGD and extrinsic gaming motivations.

• Basic need frustration contributes to IGD through its negative effect on players' SC.

摘要

•Self-control (SC) and Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) are explored in the context of self-determination theory.•Poorer SC is associated with IGD and extrinsic gaming motivations.•Basic need frustration contributes to IGD through its negative effect on players' SC.

论文关键词：Self-determination theory,Basic psychological needs,Internet,Gaming disorder,Self-control,Gaming motivation,Gaming

论文评审过程：Received 28 August 2019, Revised 20 October 2019, Accepted 23 November 2019, Available online 25 November 2019, Version of Record 29 November 2019.

论文官网地址：https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2019.106209