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Gaming motivations, avatar-self identification and symptoms of online game addiction

Zhi-Jin ZhongSchool of Communication and Design, Department of Journalism, Higher Education Mega Center, Guangzhou, China
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Mike Zhengyu YaoDepartment of Media and Communication, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong
Pages 555-573 | Received 19 May 2012, Accepted 07 Nov 2012, Published online: 14 Dec 2012

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