Understanding the development of problematic use of massively multiplayer online game

Zach W. Y. Lee; Christy M. K. Cheung; Tommy K. H. Chan

Understanding the development of problematic use of massively multiplayer online game

Zach W. Y. Lee, Christy M. K. Cheung, Tommy K. H. Chan

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Abstract

Online gaming has become one of the most popular forms of online leisure activity today. Massively multiplayer online game (MMOG), being highly persistent and immersive, is however often presented as being potentially dangerous of leading to problematic use. Despite a rising concern over this emerging societal challenge, the theoretical understanding of problematic use of MMOG is lacking in the information systems literature. Therefore, the objective of this study is to propose and empirically test a theory-guided model that explains the development of problematic use of MMOG. We built our research model on the hedonic management model of addictions, and explained the role of mood modification and deficient self-regulation in the development of problematic use of MMOG. We will validate the research model using longitudinal survey design and structural equation modeling approach. We believe that the current work presents significant implications to both research and practice.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	ICIS 2014 Proceedings
Publisher	Association for Information Systems
Publication status	Published - Dec 2014
Externally published	Yes
Event	35th International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS 2014): Building a Better World Through Information Systems - Auckland, New Zealand Duration: 14 Dec 2014 → 17 Dec 2014 http://archives.aisconferences.org/icis2014/ http://icis2014.aisnet.org/

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Conference	35th International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS 2014)
Abbreviated title	ICIS2014
Place	New Zealand
City	Auckland
Period	14/12/14 → 17/12/14
Internet address	http://archives.aisconferences.org/icis2014/ http://icis2014.aisnet.org/

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The authors acknowledge with gratitude the generous support of the Hong Kong Baptist University for the project (SDF064) without which the timely production of the current publication would not have been feasible.

Research Keywords

Deficient self-regulation
Hedonic IS
Massively multiplayer online game
Mood modification
Problematic use of IS/IT
Technology addiction

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