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Play dynamics on electronic gaming machines: A conceptual review

Delfabbro, Paul and King, Daniel L. (2019) Play dynamics on electronic gaming machines: A conceptual review. Journal of Behavioral Addictions, 8 (2). pp. 191-200. ISSN 2062-5871 (print); 2063-5303 (online)

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Abstract

Background and aims: This paper proposes that future research into electronic gaming machines (EGMs) is likely to benefit from conceptual and methodological approaches that capture the dynamic interplay between game parameters as well between the psychological needs of gamblers and their behavior. Methods: The argument concerning the importance of player dynamics is developed in two sections. The first involves an analysis of existing work, which investigates individual gaming machine features and then a discussion; the second reappraises the value of Apter’s (1982) Reversal Theory as a framework for understanding behavioral dynamics and the interplay between gambler’s need states and their play choices. Results: It is argued that existing methods based on the modification of single features are going to be limited and that differences in observed behavior may relate to measurable differences in motivational states before and during gambling sessions. Discussion and conclusions: It is concluded that a more dynamic and interactive approach to studying EGMs could be facilitated by innovations in Big Data and greater access to genuine player data. It is argued that such work may help to inform in situ research methods as well as clinical interventions for gamblers at risk or those already involved in interventions involving exposure and controlled gambling.

Item Type: Article
Additional Information: MTA KFB támogatási szerződés alapján archiválva
Subjects: B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion / filozófia, pszichológia, vallás > BF Psychology / lélektan
Depositing User: xVioletta xBaliga
Date Deposited: 26 Jul 2019 10:40
Last Modified: 05 Apr 2023 08:05
URI: http://real.mtak.hu/id/eprint/94760

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