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Shaun Garea MSc
Lecturer in Psychology
School of PsychologyProfessional
Qualifications
- Master of Science - Ƶ (2019)
Research Expertise
Research Interests
Media Psychology
Cyberpsychology
Learning by playing
Video games
Loot Boxes
Table-top role playing games
Gambling
Cooperation
Aggression
Quantitative Research
Area of Expertise
Field of research codes
Cognitive Sciences (170200):
Psychology And Cognitive Sciences (170000)
Keywords
Lab Director/Manager at the Gaming Research and Investigation Laboratory (GRAIL)
Research Outputs
Journal
Garea, SS., Sauer, JD., Hall, LC., Williams, MN., & Drummond, A. (2023). The potential relationship between loot box spending, problem gambling, and obsessive-compulsive gamers. Journal of Behavioral Addictions. 12(3), 733-743
[Journal article]Authored by: Garea, S., Williams, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Garea, S., Williams, M.
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Garea, SS., Drummond, A., Sauer, JD., Hall, LC., & Williams, MN. (2021). Meta-analysis of the relationship between problem gambling, excessive gaming and loot box spending. International Gambling Studies. 21(3), 460-479
[Journal article]Authored by: Garea, S., Williams, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Garea, S., Williams, M.
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Book
Drummond, A., Sauer, JD., & Garea, SS. (2018). The infamous relationship between violent video game use and aggression: Uncharted moderators and small effects make it a far cry from certain. In Video Game Influences on Aggression, Cognition, and Attention. (pp. 23 - 40).
[Chapter]Authored by: Garea, S.
[Chapter]Authored by: Garea, S.
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Thesis
Garea, S. (2019). Playing and working together : Can video games increase real world cooperation?. (Master's Thesis, The Faculty of the department of Psychology, Ƶ)
[Masters Thesis]Authored by: Garea, S.
[Masters Thesis]Authored by: Garea, S.
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Conference
Garea, S. (2024, July). Meta-Analytic Relationship Between Problem Gambling, Excessive Gaming, and Loot Box Spending. Presented at International Gambling Conference (IGC). Auckland University of Technology (Auckland. Aotearoa/NZ).
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Garea, S.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Garea, S.
Garea, S. (2024, July). Loot Boxes in Videogames: Disproportionate Spending Associated with Problem Gambling and Obsessive-Compulsive Symptomatology. Presented at International Gambling Conference (IGC). Auckland University of Technology (Auckland, Aotearoa/NZ).
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Garea, S.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Garea, S.
Garea, S. (2024, July). More Tools for the Garden Shed: Tabletop-Roleplaying Games, Psychology, and Learning. Presented at Play by Play: A Different Type of Games Conference. Te Papa Museum (Soundings Theatre), Wellington - Aotearoa/NZ.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Garea, S.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Garea, S.
Garea, S. (2021, July). Relationships between Problem Gambling, Excessive Gaming and Loot Box Purchasing. Presented at SARMAC. Virtual.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Garea, S.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Garea, S.
Other
Garea, S. (2023, September). Role Playing Games and Psychology. In Waikato Role Playing Guild/Convention Attendees. Presented at Distinction Conference Center, Hamilton, NZ. : Convergence (Convention).
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Garea, S.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Garea, S.
Media and Links
Media
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30 Jul 2023 - Newspaper
Stuff - Gaming lab to open at Ƶ
Feature on the opening of the GRAIL gaming lab. -
28 Sep 2023 - Radio, Online
Podcast Episode: Tabletop Games and Psychology
Podcast episode of 'Inquiry with Martin' (long-form interview) -
13 Jul 2024 - Radio, Online
RNZ: The Detail (Podcast) - 'Fifty Years of D&D'
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03 Aug 2023 - Radio, Online
RNZ - "Gaming lab" opens at Ƶ
Interview with Jesse Mulligan -
02 Aug 2023 - Radio
MPR - Interview (GRAIL lab and mental health)
Morning show interview about gaming and mental health - view more...
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02 Aug 2023 - Radio, Online
RNZ - Mental health benefits of board games
Audio Interview and text-article covering gaming and mental health - view less...
Other Links
- - GRAIL - Gaming research laboratory website