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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Main Authors: Anu Sirola, Jussi Nyrhinen, Julia Nuckols, Terhi-Anna Wilska
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-12-01
Series:Addictive Behaviors Reports
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S235285322300038X