The relationship of loot box purchases to problem video gaming and problem gambling
Abstract
Loot boxes are virtual items in many video games that let players “gamble” on an item of chance. Loot boxes bring an element of gambling into video games, which might prime video game users to engage in online gambling activities. However, few studies have focused on this emerging issue. The present study investigated the relationships between loot box purchases and both problem video gaming and problem gambling severity. Cross-sectional,...
Paper Details
Title
The relationship of loot box purchases to problem video gaming and problem gambling
Published Date
Oct 1, 2019
Journal
Volume
97
Pages
27 - 34
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