APS
2022 APS Annual Convention · 2022
Understanding Video Game Engagement: Childhood Psychological Maltreatment and Distress Tolerance
- Mason Hatwan
University of South Dakota - Elizabeth Boyd
University of South Dakota
Abstract
The current study aims to fill a gap in the literature by investigating gaming as a coping strategy used by individuals with low distress tolerance due to adverse childhood experiences. The results from the current study will influence the direction of future research and potentially be used in treatment.