Loot box purchasing and indebtedness: The role of psychosocial factors and problem gambling
Introduction: Loot boxes are increasingly common random-reward monetization mechanisms in digital games. They are popular among gamblers and pose various risks due to their gambling-like nature, but little is known about psychosocial vulnerabilities and financial consequences of purchasing them. Thi...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2023-12-01
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Series: | Addictive Behaviors Reports |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S235285322300038X |