Quality of Life Without Gaming: A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing the Efficacy of Two Dyadic Programs for Gaming Disorder Prevention
Grant Data
Project Title
Quality of Life Without Gaming: A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing the Efficacy of Two Dyadic Programs for Gaming Disorder Prevention
Principal Investigator
Professor Cheng, Cecilia
(Principal Investigator (PI))
Co-Investigator(s)
Professor Chan Wai Sze
(Co-Investigator)
Dr Cheung Wai Leung Mike
(Co-Investigator)
Duration
48
Start Date
2021-01-01
Amount
866100
Conference Title
Quality of Life Without Gaming: A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing the Efficacy of Two Dyadic Programs for Gaming Disorder Prevention
Keywords
communication, family relations, parent-child interaction, well-being, youth development
Discipline
Psychology
Panel
Humanities & Social Sciences (H)
HKU Project Code
17601420
Grant Type
General Research Fund (GRF)
Funding Year
2020
Status
On-going
Objectives
1. To conduct a randomized controlled trial for a vigorous comparison between the new Let’s Play Intervention and existing Game Over Intervention for their efficacy in gaming disorder prevention 2. To use a longitudinal design with multiple time points for evaluating long-term sustainability of program effectiveness 3. To test the hypothesized program effectiveness using real-life outcomes for robust evidence 4. To implement a multi-method research that utilizes diverse methodologies with complementary strengths for comprehensive program evaluations 5. To adopt process evaluation to unveil valuable insights into the dynamic intervention mechanisms from the perspective of program users 6. To share best practice by detailing how practitioners can design, revise, and evaluate newly developed interventions in a systematic manner