A proposed model for understanding the psycho-social influences and negative outcomes of PIU and MMORPG addiction

Shumaila Yousafzai; Uzma Javed; Mirella Yani-De-Soriano

A proposed model for understanding the psycho-social influences and negative outcomes of PIU and MMORPG addiction

Shumaila Yousafzai
, Uzma Javed
, Mirella Yani-De-Soriano

Cardiff University

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

Abstract

Internet and MMORPGs provide a means of unrestricted social interaction, an outlet for emotional or psychological troubles, relieve stress generated in daily activities, and are fun to play. However excessive involvement in MMORPGs may make the player psychologically dependent and thereby develop an addiction to them. Previous studies report inconsistent relationships between the influences and negative outcomes of PIU and MMORP addiction. To fill this gap in the literature, the present study proposes a theoretical model which integrates four psychosocial variables (depression, social anxiety, personality, and locus of control) as predictors of PIU and MMORPG addiction, and three negative outcomes of engaging into these behaviors (physical and psychological and academic wellbeing and real-life interpersonal relationships). The model provides direction of empirical testing for future research.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Knowledge Management and Innovation
Subtitle of host publication	A Business Competitive Edge Perspective - Proceedings of the 15th International Business Information Management Association Conference, IBIMA 2010
Publisher	International Business Information Management Association, IBIMA
Pages	1017-1027
Number of pages	11
ISBN (Print)	9780982148945
Publication status	Published - 2010
Externally published	Yes
Event	15th International Business Information Management Association Conference, IBIMA 2010 - Cairo, Egypt Duration: Nov 6 2010 → Nov 7 2010

Publication series

Name	Knowledge Management and Innovation: A Business Competitive Edge Perspective - Proceedings of the 15th International Business Information Management Association Conference, IBIMA 2010
Volume	2

Conference

Conference	15th International Business Information Management Association Conference, IBIMA 2010
Country/Territory	Egypt
City	Cairo
Period	11/6/10 → 11/7/10

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

Depression
Interpersonal relationships
Locus of control
MMORPG addiction
Personality
Physical and psychological well being
Problematic internet use (PIU)
Social anxiety

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Business and International Management
Management Information Systems
Management of Technology and Innovation
Information Systems and Management

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Yousafzai, S., Javed, U., & Yani-De-Soriano, M. (2010). A proposed model for understanding the psycho-social influences and negative outcomes of PIU and MMORPG addiction. In Knowledge Management and Innovation: A Business Competitive Edge Perspective - Proceedings of the 15th International Business Information Management Association Conference, IBIMA 2010 (pp. 1017-1027). (Knowledge Management and Innovation: A Business Competitive Edge Perspective - Proceedings of the 15th International Business Information Management Association Conference, IBIMA 2010; Vol. 2). International Business Information Management Association, IBIMA.

A proposed model for understanding the psycho-social influences and negative outcomes of PIU and MMORPG addiction. / Yousafzai, Shumaila; Javed, Uzma; Yani-De-Soriano, Mirella.
Knowledge Management and Innovation: A Business Competitive Edge Perspective - Proceedings of the 15th International Business Information Management Association Conference, IBIMA 2010. International Business Information Management Association, IBIMA, 2010. p. 1017-1027 (Knowledge Management and Innovation: A Business Competitive Edge Perspective - Proceedings of the 15th International Business Information Management Association Conference, IBIMA 2010; Vol. 2).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

Yousafzai, S, Javed, U & Yani-De-Soriano, M 2010, A proposed model for understanding the psycho-social influences and negative outcomes of PIU and MMORPG addiction. in Knowledge Management and Innovation: A Business Competitive Edge Perspective - Proceedings of the 15th International Business Information Management Association Conference, IBIMA 2010. Knowledge Management and Innovation: A Business Competitive Edge Perspective - Proceedings of the 15th International Business Information Management Association Conference, IBIMA 2010, vol. 2, International Business Information Management Association, IBIMA, pp. 1017-1027, 15th International Business Information Management Association Conference, IBIMA 2010, Cairo, Egypt, 11/6/10.

Yousafzai S, Javed U, Yani-De-Soriano M. A proposed model for understanding the psycho-social influences and negative outcomes of PIU and MMORPG addiction. In Knowledge Management and Innovation: A Business Competitive Edge Perspective - Proceedings of the 15th International Business Information Management Association Conference, IBIMA 2010. International Business Information Management Association, IBIMA. 2010. p. 1017-1027. (Knowledge Management and Innovation: A Business Competitive Edge Perspective - Proceedings of the 15th International Business Information Management Association Conference, IBIMA 2010).

Yousafzai, Shumaila ; Javed, Uzma ; Yani-De-Soriano, Mirella. / A proposed model for understanding the psycho-social influences and negative outcomes of PIU and MMORPG addiction. Knowledge Management and Innovation: A Business Competitive Edge Perspective - Proceedings of the 15th International Business Information Management Association Conference, IBIMA 2010. International Business Information Management Association, IBIMA, 2010. pp. 1017-1027 (Knowledge Management and Innovation: A Business Competitive Edge Perspective - Proceedings of the 15th International Business Information Management Association Conference, IBIMA 2010).

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A proposed model for understanding the psycho-social influences and negative outcomes of PIU and MMORPG addiction

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