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Specific cue reactivity on computer game-related cues in excessive gamers

Author/s:

Grusser, S. M.; Thalemann, R. ; Wolfling, K.

Citation:

Thalemann, R., Wolfling, K., & Grusser, S. M. (2007). Specific cue reactivity on computer game-related cues in excessive gamers. Behavioral Neuroscience, 121(3), 614-618.


Keywords:

addiction; adults; casual; emotions; game play

Health Topic:

Behavior and Personality

Target Population:

Adults

Publication Type:

Journal Article

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Television, video, and computer game usage in children under 11 years of age

Author/s:

Christaskis, D. ; Ebel, B. ; Rivara, F. ; Zimmerman, F.

Citation:

Christaskis, D., Ebel, B., Rivara, F., & Zimmerman, F. (2004). Television, video, and computer game usage in children under 11 years of age. Journal of Pediatrics, 145(5), 652-656.

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The development of the self in the era of the internet and role-playing fantasy games

Author/s:

Allison, S. E. ; Gabbard, G. O.; Shockley, T. ; von Wahlde, L.

Citation:

Allison, S. E., von Wahlde, L., Shockley, T., & Gabbard, G. O. (2006). The development of the self in the era of the internet and role-playing fantasy games.American Journal of Psychiatry, 163(3), 381-385.

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The effect of type A personality on physiological arousal while playing computer games

Author/s:

Dancaster, I.; Griffiths, M. D.

Citation:

Griffiths, M. D., & Dancaster, I. (1995). The effect of type A personality on physiological arousal while playing computer games. Addictive Behaviors, 20(4), 543-548.

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The effects of computer games on young children - a review of the research

Author/s:

Harris, J.

Citation:

 

Harris, J. (2001). The effects of computer games on young children - a review of the research. RDS Occasional Paper No. 72. London: Home Office (RDS).


Keywords:

addiction; aggression; game; game play; pediatric health; young children

Health Topic:

Behavior and Personality

Target Population:

Young Children

Publication Type:

Report

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The gray haired gaming generation: Findings from an explorative interview study on older computer gamers

Author/s:

Grueninger, H. ; Quandt, T. ; Wimmer, J.

Citation:

 

Quandt, T., Grueninger, H., & Wimmer, J. (2009). The gray haired gaming generation: Findings from an explorative interview study on older computer gamers. Games and Culture, 4(1), 27-46.

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The impact of computer use on children's and adolescents' development

Author/s:

Greenfield, P. ; Gross, E.; Kraut, R. ; Subrahmanyam, K.

Citation:

Subrahmanyam, K., Greenfield, P., Kraut, R., & Gross, E. (2001). The impact of computer use on children's and adolescents' development. Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, 22(1), 7-30.

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The motivation of children to play an active video game

Author/s:

Chin A Paw, M. J. ; Jacobs, W. M. ; Titze, S. ; Vaessen, E. P. ; van Mechelen, W.

Citation:

Chin A Paw, M. J., Jacobs, W. M., Vaessen, E. P., Titze, S., & van Mechelen, W. (2008). The motivation of children to play an active video game. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 11(2), 163-166.

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