Predicting Youth Gambling in Online Gaming and Esports with Pathological Gaming and Gambling

Virtual · May 2021

Posters · Clinical Science

Chi-Keung Chan
Hong Kong Shue Yan University
Chi-Fai Raymond Chui
Hong Kong Shue Yan University
Yat-fan Siu
Hong Kong Shue Yan University
Man-Wai Kung
Hong Kong Shue Yan University
Wai-Hang Yuen
Hong Kong Shue Yan University
Eugene Yui-chi Chau
Hong Kong Children and Youth Services
Wing-yan Lau
Hong Kong Children and Youth Services
Wai Kin Lui
Hong Kong Shue Yan University
Kai-hang Ng
Hong Kong Shue Yan University
Ying-yuk Fung
Hong Kong Shue Yan University

Abstract

This study aims to examine the associations of gambling behaviors in online gaming/eSports with pathological gaming and gambling. Findings showed that 23.5% of 2,570 Chinese youths were identified as potential gamblers in online gaming/eSports. Indicators of gaming and gambling addiction significantly predicted higher likelihood of gambling in online gaming/eSports.

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Predicting Youth Gambling in Online Gaming and Esports with Pathological Gaming and Gambling

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