I am conducting a research on problematic video game play (PVP) as opposed to video game addiction. Is there a tool I could use to adapt or develop my own? I need to measure sleep pattern, the various factors that results in sleep loss and whether the game genre itself has any effect on sleeping pattern of video gamers.
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For our study on Hand self-Shiatsu for sleep problems in persons with chronic pain we used an Actigraph, which objectively measures sleep. It's a small device worn on the wrist that measures sleep/wake activity, daytime light levels, and daytime activity levels. They and the data analysis software are costly, but perhaps you would be able to borrow one or two from a colleague.
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Leisa
I'd say get anything built with ballistocardiography in mind (with an API support)
If you'll give this to your subjects to use on their own - get something consumer friendly - like beddit
There is a review on that topic (2014), maybe you can check for the most popular instruments, and for the recommendations of the authors for future research:
Article Internet Gaming Addiction, Problematic Use of the Internet, ...
standard scales like Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and
Bergen Insomnia Scale for insomnia can be used and many studies shows that it is good enough
There is also the PSQI (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index), a self-report questionnaire that is commonly used. Oh, sorry, just saw that above! Having both objective (from Actigraph) and subjective measures (from PSQI or Bergen) can be helpful.
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I think Diurnal Hormone Rhythms may help you to assess sleep pattern such as Melatonin, Tryptophan and Cortisol
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