U.S., Dec. 9 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07270315) titled 'Self-Compassion and Problematic Gaming: A Randomized Trial' on Nov. 26.
Brief Summary: This study investigates the impact of self-compassion on reducing problematic gaming behaviors among young adults. Problematic gaming has been linked to anxiety, depression, and social dysfunction, and this study aims to assess how self-compassion can address these issues. The study explores the role of basic psychological needs and social anxiety as mediators in this process.
A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 308 online game players (M = 22.40, SD = 3.52), who were randomly assigned to either an intervention group (n = 194) or a wa...