Four Gamer Profiles Revealed: New Study Links Mental Health and Gaming Behaviors
A groundbreaking international study has unveiled four distinct psychological profiles among video game players, offering fresh insights into how emotional regulation and attachment styles influence both healthy and problematic gaming. The research, published in the journal Addictive Behaviors, analyzed responses from over 5,000 gamers from 112 countries, revealing nuanced patterns that challenge stereotypes about gaming addiction and its relationship to mental health (PsyPost).
In recent years, video gaming has permeated all spheres of Thai society—from bustling internet cafes in Bangkok to family living rooms in Chiang Mai—spurring both celebration and concern. As children, teens, and adults across Thailand become avid gamers, debates flare about the possible dangers of excessive gaming. The Thai Ministry of Public Health has warned about youth gaming addiction, linking it to academic decline and mental health problems, while parents and educators seek clearer guidance on identifying unhealthy behavior. The latest research, conducted by academics from ISPA – Instituto Universitário and the APPsyCI Applied Psychology Research Center, provides a more sophisticated framework for understanding who is truly at risk and why.