Positive effects of online games on the growth of college students: A qualitative study from China

被引：5
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作者：
Li, Feiyue [1 ]
Zhang, Di [1 ]
Wu, Suowei [1 ]
Zhou, Rui [2 ]
Dong, Chaoqun [1 ]
Zhang, Jingjing [1 ]
机构：
[1] Wenzhou Med Univ, Sch Nursing, Wenzhou, Peoples R China
[2] Wenzhou Med Univ, Sch Mental Hlth, Wenzhou, Peoples R China
来源：
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY | 2023年 / 14卷
关键词：
college students; online games; Glory of Kings; personal growth; social life; academic performance; qualitative study; GAMING ADDICTION; VIDEO GAMES; SOCIAL ANXIETY; INTERNET; MOTIVATIONS; PLAY; IDENTIFICATION; METAANALYSIS; PREVALENCE; HEALTH;
D O I：
10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1008211
中图分类号：
B84 [心理学];
学科分类号：
04 ; 0402 ;
摘要：
ObjectivesThis study aimed to explore the positive effects of online games on college students' psychological demands and individual growth. MethodsA qualitative study design was carried out in September 2021. Semi-structured, in-depth, and individual interviews were conducted with a purposive sample of 20 undergraduates who played the online game "Glory of Kings" from six universities. Thematic analysis was employed to explore the positive features caused by "Glory of Kings". ResultsCollege students reported three positive effects of online games, namely, satisfying the need for personal growth, meeting the requirement of social life and promoting academic performance. ConclusionCollege educators and families should take advantage of the positive effect of online games to guide college students to use online games reasonably.
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