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  • Psychology of MMORPGs
    Mental Wellbeing,  MMORPGs,  Online Gaming

    The Psychology of MMORPGs

    Dr Natalie Coyle / June 4, 2020 / 1 Comment

    Whether it’s building our dream island in Animal Crossing or exercising indoors using Ring Fit Adventure, many of us are using video games for companionship and improvement during these difficult times. A particular…

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  • Psychology of Animal Crossing
    Animal Crossing,  Anxiety,  Gaming,  Online Gaming,  Psychology

    The Psychology of Animal Crossing

    Dr Natalie Coyle / April 9, 2020 / 1 Comment

    Animal Crossing is a game series with an ever-changing definition depending on who you ask. In Animal Crossing, players can pay off debt to build and expand their home, develop their surroundings, interact…

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  • Gaming Addiction and Mental Health header image
    Gaming Disorder,  Internet Gaming Disorder,  Mental Wellbeing,  Online Gaming

    Is Gaming Addiction a Symptom of an Unhappy Life? A Study Explanation

    Dr Natalie Coyle / November 22, 2019 / 0 Comments

    The idea of gaming as a diagnosable addiction has sparked years of debate. A prominent debate within gaming addiction is the origin point for addictive gaming. While some argue that addictive components of…

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  • Gaming,  Online Gaming,  Psychology,  Rage Quitting

    The Psychology of Rage Quitting

    Dr Natalie Coyle / November 26, 2018 / 6 Comments

    Rage quitting can be defined as the act of quitting a game when you are losing, about to lose or feel that you will lose. While online games often have a punishment system…

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  • Improving Online Gaming Behaviour
    Gaming,  Online Gaming,  Psychology

    How to Improve Online Gaming Behaviour

    Dr Natalie Coyle / June 6, 2018 / 0 Comments

    With the ever-increasing popularity of online gaming, the topic of online gaming behaviour and harassment is gaining more attention than ever. It is common to see editorials on the negative side of online…

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