Loot box purchases and their relationship with internet gaming disorder and online gambling disorder in adolescents: A prospective study
Loot box purchases and their relationship with internet gaming disorder and online gambling disorder in adolescents: A prospective study
J. González-Cabrera,A. Basterra-González,4 Authors,J. M. Machimbarrena
TLDR
A positive relationship was found between purchasing LBs and online gambling six months later, and the relationships between purchasing LBs and the presentation of online gambling disorder and gaming disorder require further study.
Abstract
aged between 11 and 17 years participated in both waves. The purchase of LBs was prevalent and stable in the sample across the six months. While a positive relationship was found between purchasing LBs and online gambling six months later, the relationships between purchasing LBs and the presentation of online gambling disorder and gaming disorder require further study.