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  • 2 - Cyber Behavior of the Net Generation

  • from Part I - Users in Cyber Behavior
  • Edited by Zheng Yan, University at Albany, State University of New York
  • Book:
    The Cambridge Handbook of Cyber Behavior
    Published online:
    06 December 2024
    Print publication:
    09 November 2023, pp 9-38

  • Summary

    1 Introduction

    2 The Definition of the Net Generation

    3 The Net Generation Attributes

     3.1 Always Connected

     3.2 Instant Gratification Seekers

     3.3 Intimacy with Mobile Technologies

     3.4 Integrated Media Experience

     3.5 Computerized Personality

     3.6 The Enhanced Role of Self

    4 Cyber Behaviors in the App Culture

     4.1 Relationships

      4.1.1 Online Dating

      4.1.2 Job Seeking

     4.2 Entertainment

      4.2.1 Mobile Gaming (VR & AR Games)

      4.2.2 Live Streaming

     4.3 Learning

      4.3.1 Online Learning Community: MOOCs

      4.3.2 Q&A Sites: Quora & Zhihu

     4.4 Health

      4.4.1 Health Information Seeking

      4.4.2 The Use of Health Apps and Wearable Devices

      4.4.3 Utility-Based Health Practices

     4.5 Politics

      4.5.1 Incidental Exposure to Disagreement

      4.5.2 Active Political Expression

      4.5.3 Individualized but Networked Political Participation

     4.6 Shopping

    5 Conclusions, Limitations, and Implications for Future Studies

  • A descriptive survey of online gaming characteristics and gaming disorder in Ireland

  • David Columb, Mark D Griffiths, Colin O’Gara
  • Journal:
    Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine / Volume 40 / Issue 2 / June 2023
    Published online by Cambridge University Press:
    28 February 2020, pp. 200-208
    Print publication:
    June 2023
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  • Objectives

    The aim of this study was to carry out the first ever study of gaming characteristics of individuals engaging in online gaming in Ireland and to ascertain whether features of gaming disorder are present in this population.

    Methods

    An online survey (comprising 21 questions – 3 demographic questions and 18 questions related to gaming and gaming disorder) was distributed on numerous Irish online gaming forums and Irish online gaming communities. Participants were self-selected and invited to compete the online survey containing questions related to gaming behaviours (age of onset, hours played on weekdays/weekends, type of device used), mobile gaming, motives for online gaming, use of microtransactions, engagement in esports, and a screening tool for the presence of gaming disorder.

    Results

    A total of 166 participants engaged in the online survey. Among this study population of regular gamers in Ireland, 2.4% of the study population were classified as having gaming disorder, with up to 5.4% showing some evidence of disordered gaming. The main motivation for online gaming in the non-disordered gaming group was recreation (13.3, sd = 2.7) but only the fourth main motivation in the disordered gaming group behind competition (16.3, sd = 3.7), escape (16.2, sd = 4.3), and coping (15.1, sd = 3.7). Increased hours of gameplay on weekdays and weekends were noted in the disordered gaming group compared to non-disordered gamers.

    Conclusions

    A small percentage of gamers in Ireland demonstrate disordered gaming characteristics and gaming disorder, consistent with data from other international studies. Epidemiological studies are required in Ireland to enhance our knowledge of this disorder.