A latent profile approach for classifying internet gamers based on motives for online gaming.
Bin-Na KimHyo Shin KangJungkyu ParkPublished in: Journal of behavioral addictions (2023)
These results indicate that the recreation motive, in addition to fantasy or escape motives, is an important factor in differentiating maladaptive online gamers. Classifying online gamers based on gaming motives can contribute to a clearer conceptualization of heterogeneous gamers, paving the way for individualized assessment and treatment planning.