Chapter title: The risk/protective effects of psychological need satisfaction, maladaptive outcome expectancies, and purpose in life on Internet gaming disorder among Chinese university students
Author: Shu YU, Ph.D.
Affiliation: Department of Psychology, University of Macau, China
Author: Vivienne Y. K. TAO, Ph.D.
Affiliation: Department of Psychology, University of Macau, China
Author: Anise M. S. WU, Ph.D.
Affiliation: Department of Psychology, University of Macau, China
Author Biographies:
Dr. Shu M. Yu obtained her Ph.D. from the Department of Psychology at the University of Macau. Her research interests focus on addictive behaviour, especially gaming, gambling, social networking, and internet addictions among youth. She has also participated in studies on juvenile delinquency and attitudes towards gambling in different cultural backgrounds.
Dr. Vivienne Y.K. Tao is an assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Macau. Her research interests include achievement motivation, goals, well-being, and gambling behaviour.
Dr. Anise M.S. Wu is a professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Macau. Her research is concerned with both individual and public health, with a focus on understanding psychosocial influences on behavioural addictions and wellbeing.
