Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2015
Publication Title
VISTAS Online
Issue
2015
Pages
70 (1-13)
Abstract
The purpose of this phenomenological pilot study was to explore the lived social experiences of Internet gamers. Findings highlighted the impact of Internet gaming on social interactions, social functioning, and social identity. The findings in the pilot study related to addiction supported the need for future research into the legitimacy of Internet Gaming Disorder as a mental health issue.
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Original Publication Citation
Carlisle, K. L., & Carrington, C. P. (2015). The social experience of internet gamers: A pilot study. VISTAS Online(2015), 1-13, Article 70. https://manifold.counseling.org/projects/vistas-online-2015/resource/the-social-experience-of-internet-gamers-a-pilot-study
Repository Citation
Carlisle, Kristy L. and Carrington, Charles P., "The Social Experience of Internet Gamers: A Pilot Study" (2015). Counseling & Human Services Faculty Publications. 124.
https://digitalcommons.odu.edu/chs_pubs/124
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