APS
30th APS Annual Convention · 2018
Pathological Video Game Use Among Minority Adolescents
- Karen Aguilar
Westbury High School - Caitlin Vicchiarelli
Westbury High School - Stephen Sullivan
Lawrence High School
Abstract
The present study found levels of pathological gaming among a high minority/low SES adolescent sample (8.7%) that matches rates drawn from more homogeneous national and international samples. Male rates were significantly higher (p<.001) in both samples. Pathological status was also a significant predictor of decreased school performance (p<.001).
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