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Shih-Ching Chin1, Yun-Hsuan Chang2,3,4,5,6, Chih-Chun Huang6,7
1Department of Psychology, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan.
Psychology Research and Behavior Management
|July 8, 2024
Summary
Problematic mobile gamers exhibit distinct physiological responses, including altered heart rate variability, during gameplay and video viewing compared to non-problematic gamers. These findings suggest interventions to manage autonomic arousal in problematic mobile gaming.
Area of Science:
- Physiology
- Psychology
- Human-Computer Interaction
Background:
- Mobile gaming's popularity is rising globally.
- Understanding the physiological impact of mobile gaming, especially problematic usage, is crucial.
- Existing research lacks comprehensive data on physiological changes during mobile gaming sessions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate heart rate variability (HRV) differences between problematic mobile gamers (PMG) and non-problematic mobile gamers (nPMG).
- To analyze physiological responses during active mobile gameplay and passive video viewing.
- To explore the relationship between problematic mobile gaming and autonomic arousal.
Main Methods:
- Recruited 93 participants, categorized into PMG and nPMG groups using the Problematic Mobile Gaming Questionnaire (PMGQ).
- Measured heart rate variability (HRV) parameters, including root mean square of successive differences (RMSSD) and High Frequency (lnHF).
- Collected data during real-time mobile gaming and while participants watched self-gaming videos.
Main Results:
- The PMG group showed significantly lower baseline RMSSD and lnHF compared to the nPMG group.
- During mobile gaming and video viewing, the PMG group exhibited significantly elevated High Frequency (HF) and low-frequency to high-frequency (LF/HF) ratios.
- Problematic mobile gamers reported increased craving scores post-gaming and post-video viewing.
Conclusions:
- Problematic mobile gaming is associated with heightened autonomic arousal, indicated by elevated LF/HF ratios.
- Physiological differences observed in PMG suggest challenges in relaxation after gaming sessions.
- Findings support the development of targeted interventions to mitigate autonomic arousal in problematic mobile gaming behavior.
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