The Psychology of Online Gaming: Play Motivations and Wellbeing

I am a Trainee Clinical Psychologist at the University of Birmingham.

As a player of DotA 2, I want to carry out some research into the effects of the game on wellbeing. Some people say that these games are beneficial whilst others argue that playing too much may be bad for you. From personal experience I know that some DotA 2 players have had some difficulties, but I also know many that play the game with few or no problems. I, therefore, want to consider if play-style has any impact on how playing DotA 2 affects people.

That is why I am asking for your help.

Anyone who plays DotA 2 on a regular basis and who is over the age of 18 years is encouraged to take part in the study. The questions will be in English so fluent comprehension of the English language is also required. 

Any answers provided will be confidential as you will not be asked to give any names or identifying information. None of your answers will be stored until you submit your survey so you can stop taking part at any point during the survey. Once you have submitted, your data will be put into a database and will not be identifiable to you.

The survey will take approximately 15 minutes or less to complete. Please answer all of the questions honestly as there is no right or wrong answer.

The results will be written up into my Final Year Thesis, with a view to publication in a scientific journal.

If you have any further questions you wish to ask about the study before taking part, please contact me via e-mail : [email protected]

If you would like to participate in the study, please visit:
https://lesweb2.bham.ac.uk/surveys/index.php?r=survey/index/sid/825386/lang/en

Thank you very much for your help!

The survey is still open for recruitment and we need all your help DOTA community!!

Please consider taking part if you've not yet been able to do so. It will only take less than 15 minutes of your time.

And a BIG thank you to all those who have participated so far! :)