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Abella Warner

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Luzong Khent

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Ropino Archie

March 01,2019

Chapter 1

Introduction

Computer game is a game that is played on a computer, in which the pictures that appear on
thescreen are controlled by pressing keys or moving a joystick.

Video game addiction is described as an impulse control disorder, which does not involve use of
an intoxicating drug and is very similar to pathological gambling. Video game addiction has also
been referred to as video game overuse, pathological or compulsive/excessive use of computer
and/or video games.

Those suffering from video game addiction may use the Internet to access massively multi-
player online role-playing games (MMORPGs) and multi-user domain games
(MUDs). MMORPGs are networks of people, all interacting with one another to play a game to
achieve goals, accomplish missions, and reach high scores in a fantasy world. MUDs combine
elements of role-playing games, fighting, and killing in a social chat channel with limited
graphics. Some of the most popular on-line games include EverQuest, Asheron Call, Ultima
Online, World of Warcraft, Final Fantasy, Vanguard, and City of Heroes. Most MMORPGs
charge monthly subscription fee.

Similar to other addictions, individuals suffering from video game addiction use the virtual
fantasy world to connect with real people through the Internet, as a substitution for real-life
human connection, which they are unable to achieve normally. Some suffering from video
game addiction may develop an emotional attachment to on-line friends and activities they
create on their computer screens. Those suffering from video game addiction may enjoy
aspects of the on-line games that allow them to meet, socialize, and exchange ideas through
games. Because some games requires a large number of players to log on simultaneously, for
long durations of time, to accomplish a game’s task, players may feel an obligation and loyalty
to other players. This may further the individual’s justification of his/her use and sense of
relationship with other players, that are otherwise strangers.

Statistics show that men and boys are more likely to become addicted to video games versus
women and girls. Recent research has found that nearly one in 10 youth gamers (ages 8-18)
can be classified as pathological gamers or addicted to video-gaming.

Definition of terms
1.Statistics- a branch of mathematics dealing with the collection, analysis, interpretation, and
presentation of masses of numerical data

- a collection of quantitative data

2.MMORPG-massively multiplayer online role-playing game: any story-

driven online video game in which a player, taking on thepersona of a character in
a virtual or fantasy world, interacts with a large number of other players.

3.Player-a person who plays a game

4.Game- A game is an activity or sport usually involving skill, knowledge, or chance, in which
you follow fixed rules and try to win against an opponentor to solve a puzzle.

5. video game- an electronic game in which players control images on a video screen.

6,internet- an electronic communications network that connects computer networks and

organizational computer facilities around the world —used with the except when being used
attributively.

7.computer- a programmable usually electronic device that can store, retrieve, and process
data

8. addictions- the quality or state of being addicted

9. role play- to represent in action.

10.muds-
A computer program, usually running over the internet, that allows multiple users to participate
in virtual-reality role-playing games.

Chapter 2

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Video game addiction generally refers to an excessive, unhealthy amount of playing computer
games. Rather than engaging in the real world, an addicted user devotes the majority of his or
her time to gaming. The addicted gamer often isolates him/herself from others, ignores more
important responsibilities, and is often obsessed with obtaining higher status / rankings /
achievements in his/her favorite computer game.

Currently, there is no single universally agreed upon definition of video game addiction. There is
no set number of hours one must play in ordered to be considered addicted to video
games. Most definitions of video game addiction refer to excessive play which results
in negative emotional, social, relational, educational, or career - related
consequences.

Instead of devoting energy to "real-world" activities and pursuits, a video game addict spends
most of his or her time playing games. Someone who has developed a video game addiction
prioritizes gaming accomplishments over all other activities such as spending time with friends
and family, school achievement, work performance, and interpersonal relationships.

Video game addiction may also be defined as a serious loss of control over gaming
that leads to significant harm for the player in the real world.

What are the signs of video game addiction?

Initial efforts to define video game addiction were made by modifying the diagnostic
criteria for known addictions such compulsive gambling. However, this informal method
has not been widely adopted and as such, psychologists, psychiatrists, and researchers
have been forced to define video game addiction without standardized diagnostic
criteria. Definitions of video game addiction often include the following symptoms:

 Significant negative impact on work performance, school achievement, and / or

interpersonal relationships

 Spending most of one's free time playing video games

 Frequently playing video games for six to eight hours non-stop

 Loss of interest in social activities

 Avoidance of personal responsibilities or commitments so that gaming can continue

- Often staying up very late to play video games which regularly leads to feeling
very fatigued the next day

For more information see The Symptoms of Video Game Addiction

Also see the scorable Video Game Addiction Test for Parents
What problems are caused by video game addiction?
Video game addiction obviously does not have the same impact on everyone who
experiences it. In general though, the problems associated with unhealthy video game
habits can be classified according to the five following categories:

Emotional Problems
People struggling with video game addiction may be at a greater risk fordepression,
loneliness, social anxiety, anger, and feelings of shame or embarrassment for spending
so much time playing games. Note that these issues may be the result of video game
addiction but may also play roles in the development of excessive play.

 Financial Problems
This is not typically an issue for children, but adults and adolescents may find
themselves spending large sums of money on new computer equipment, consoles,
subscription fees, and of course, new video games. Additionally, financial difficulties can
occur when the person loses the motivation to work (a frequent occurrence), has his or
her hours reduced due to poor job performance, or is fired.

 Health Problems

People addicted to video games often develop poor sleep habits (due to late night
gaming sessions), may neglect personal hygiene, may get very little physical activity,
and may make poor choices with regard to eating (e.g., frequent snacking so that
gaming can continue rather than having proper meals). Excessive video game play has
been linked to childhood obesity.

 Social Problems

As the addiction worsens, video game addicts tend to spend more time playing and less
quality time with friends, family, or significant others. The addict may claim that he or
she has "lots of friends online" yet still experience loneliness, depression, and social
isolation due to the lack of in-person contact with others.

 Family Problems

Family problems may be the most common difficulty for those who are addicted to video
games. Although poor family relationships may increase the likelihood of video game
addiction, video game addiction often leads to family conflict. Someone addicted to
video games may accuse concerned family members of trying to interfere in his or her
life, may be verbally or physically aggressive when others attempt to limit gameplay,
and may try to hide just how much he/she plays. Parents with children or teens addicted
to video games may disagree about how much of a problem it is or how to intervene.
What are the risk factors for video game addiction?

 Being male

 Having higher levels of trait aggression and neuroticism

 Positively evaluating one's personal intelligence and negatively evaluating one's

social skills

 Favoring online role playing games

 Having a greater degree of impulsivity and limited ability to regulate emotions

 Having a lot of free time and little involvement in structured activities outside of
work or school
What makes video games addictive?
Researchers and clinicians are starting to closely examine exactly what makes video
games addictive. To date, research on video game addiction has generally found that
certain games and game genres are potentially more addictive than others. That is, all
video games are not equally likely to result in excessive use.

Most research suggests that massively multiplayer online games (MMOs) like World of
Warcraft and first person shooter games (FPS) like Call of Duty tend to be more
addictive than other genres like platformers, fighters, racers, and casual games.

What is becoming clear is that the more addictive games often intertwine well-
established psychological principles into gameplay to encourage longer and more
frequent gaming sessions. In general, the most addictive video games:

 have no end…which means that someone can play forever without "beating" the
game and receiving the clear signal that the game is over and it is time to move on

 encourage online social interactions with other players…which often requires great
dedication and commitment to a team of fellow gamers to accomplish tasks / goals,
even if this means neglecting "real world" responsibilities

 are based on a variable ratio interval reward schedule…which rewards the player
after a predetermined average number of in-game responses…and is well-
established as the form of reinforcement that is best at keeping a behavior (any
behavior) alive even when rewards become less frequent (which is often true of
video games)

 frequently reward the player for minimal effort in the early stages of gameplay and
then gradually increases the amount of time and effort that is necessary to receive
a reward as the game progresses…and by this time the player is already "hooked"

For more information, see the full article at TechAddiction "Why Are Video Games
Addictive?"

What treatment is available for video game addiction?

Because video game addiction is a very new development in the world of mental health, there
are relatively few treatment options available for those who recognize the need to change their
excessive gaming habits.

In general, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has been the treatment modality of choice for
video game addiction. CBT involves changing the thoughts (cognitions) that contribute to
unhealthy gaming habits and also, modifying one's actions (behaviors) to slowly reduce the
amount of time spent playing video games.
Treatment options for video game addiction include:

1. One-to-One counselling with a psychologist or therapist who has expertise in treating

video game addiction. This may be the best option if one is able to find an affordable and
qualified therapist in his or her area, but unfortunately video game addiction specialists remain
quite rare (although this is changing as the problem becomes more prevalent).

2. Family therapy which involves modifying the family systems, interactions, and family
dynamics that may contribute to excessive gaming habits. Family therapy is more common
when the identified client is a child or teen. Family therapy may be helpful for video game
addiction, but it may be quite challenging for all the necessary family members to commit to the
process.

3. Video game addiction treatment centers which offer intensive in-patient recovery programs
administered by a variety of mental health professionals. These facilities are far more common
in countries like South Korea than in the United States. Although these programs are extremely
expensive (often costing tens of thousands of dollars) there has been very little research on
treatment outcomes.

4. Wilderness therapy involving the complete removal of the individual from environments
where video games are accessible. Wilderness therapy has been used as an intervention for a
variety of child and adolescent behavioral problems and is starting to be offered for video game
addiction as well. Similar to in-patient treatment for video game addiction, wilderness therapy is
generally very expensive and may not be offered locally.

5. Video game addiction books offering self-help treatment for excessive gaming. For those
who are unable to find a qualified therapist or afford more expensive treatment options, step-by-
step guides to stopping video game addiction (for oneself or for someone else) can be a very
convenient and helpful alternative.
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