Video games in Psychology Research Study [Academic Survey]

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Video games used the field of psychology​

Study Title: Emotional Regulation Differences in Gamers Based On Identified Commercial Video Game Categories.

Researcher: Rachel Elizabeth Booth

Researcher Email Address: rbooth11@capellauniversity.edu

Research Supervisor: Dr. Amy Donovan
Secure Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/videogamesinpsych

INTRODUCTION

This study is part of the researcher’s doctoral education program. I invite you to participate in a research study. I am a doctoral learner at Capella University in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences. I am conducting this research to complete my PsyD. Participation in this research is voluntary. If you have questions about the research, please ask me.

WHAT IS THIS STUDY ABOUT?

I want to learn more about emotional regulation differences in adult video gamers based on their preference for video game genre.

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THE STUDY?

You can participate in the study if you:

Speak/read and understand the English language

Are 18 years of age or older

Self-report to have been a video game player (on console or PC only) for at least the past two months consistently. This suggests that you play at least once a week for a few hours at a time and identify it as a personal hobby and leisure activity that you enjoy.

You are not eligible to participate if you:

Under the age of 18

Do not play video games

Only play games on your mobile phone or portable game device.

Only play therapeutic games for mental health treatment.

Are restricted to a limited number of games due to being in an institution.

Cannot read or speak English fluently.

Have an active personal or professional relationship with the researcher.



WHAT WILL HAPPEN DURING THIS STUDY?

If you participate, you will complete the following activities:

• From a pre-made list, you will identify which gaming category you play the most in a selected period of time. This will take 1 minute.
• You take the CERQ (Cognitive Emotional Regulation Questionnaire) This will take 5 minutes.

Reach out with any questions!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/videogamesinpsych

 

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I am also willing to contribute my quota to scholarly endeavours. This is because researchers help to identify problems and offer solutions. I wish you the best in your academics.

Much appreciated!