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Correlations
The noninvolvement group scores on the SAFE were compared with all other variables (i.e.,
P, E, N, and L of the EPQ-R, and the BPS) (see Table 1). Significant low-positive correlations
were revealed for SAFE with BPS, E, and N, while no significant correlations were detected
along the P and L scale variables.
The gamers group had no significant correlations regarding SAFE and all other variables
(see Table 1).
Significant positive correlations between SAFE and BPS were found for the dabbler group, as
was expected (see Table 1).
Table 1. Correlation Coefficients Obtained Between SAFE and BPS and PEN, and L
Scores
Noninvolvement
r
Dabbler
r
Gamers
r
BPS .36** .47* .12
P -.06 -.20 .22
E .24* -.30 -.01
N .35** .51* .21
L .01 .15 -.13
*p.05 **p.001.
SAFE Items
Several results regarding specific items on the SAFE survey were of particular interest.
Questions scored for each of the three groups were recorded as percentages for an accurate
account of the proportion of a particular group‟s “yes” response on that item, as shown
here.
Part I.
Have you heard of or are you familiar with the game Dungeons &Dragons?
Noninvolvement: 87%
Gamers: 100%
Dabbler: 78%
Have you ever played Dungeons &Dragons or other fantasy role-playing games?
Noninvolvement: 11%
Gamers: 100%
Dabbler: 7%
How often do you play? (Gamers only)
Monthly: 27%
Weekly: 45%
2x Weekly: 20%
More: 8%
I sometimes believe I can cast magical spells.
Noninvolvement: 6%
Gamers: 8%
Dabbler: 100%
I have collected a fair amount of occult related objects, such as black candles, crystal balls,
spell books, tarot cards, etc.
Noninvolvement: 6%
Gamers: 23%
Dabbler: 85%
Correlations
The noninvolvement group scores on the SAFE were compared with all other variables (i.e.,
P, E, N, and L of the EPQ-R, and the BPS) (see Table 1). Significant low-positive correlations
were revealed for SAFE with BPS, E, and N, while no significant correlations were detected
along the P and L scale variables.
The gamers group had no significant correlations regarding SAFE and all other variables
(see Table 1).
Significant positive correlations between SAFE and BPS were found for the dabbler group, as
was expected (see Table 1).
Table 1. Correlation Coefficients Obtained Between SAFE and BPS and PEN, and L
Scores
Noninvolvement
r
Dabbler
r
Gamers
r
BPS .36** .47* .12
P -.06 -.20 .22
E .24* -.30 -.01
N .35** .51* .21
L .01 .15 -.13
*p.05 **p.001.
SAFE Items
Several results regarding specific items on the SAFE survey were of particular interest.
Questions scored for each of the three groups were recorded as percentages for an accurate
account of the proportion of a particular group‟s “yes” response on that item, as shown
here.
Part I.
Have you heard of or are you familiar with the game Dungeons &Dragons?
Noninvolvement: 87%
Gamers: 100%
Dabbler: 78%
Have you ever played Dungeons &Dragons or other fantasy role-playing games?
Noninvolvement: 11%
Gamers: 100%
Dabbler: 7%
How often do you play? (Gamers only)
Monthly: 27%
Weekly: 45%
2x Weekly: 20%
More: 8%
I sometimes believe I can cast magical spells.
Noninvolvement: 6%
Gamers: 8%
Dabbler: 100%
I have collected a fair amount of occult related objects, such as black candles, crystal balls,
spell books, tarot cards, etc.
Noninvolvement: 6%
Gamers: 23%
Dabbler: 85%
