INTRODUCTION
Technology has helped humanity in many different ways, and as the days and years go by, surpasses any expectations we had for its boundaries. Computers have become much more than just a mere tool for sending email and generic business meetings. As it stands now, computers and other internet-dependent devices have expanded out of their comfort zones and into the social, economic, and entertainment domains. However, technology has also proved to us it can, in an alarmingly rising number of cases, do a great deal more harm than good. Such a situation would be in the form of addiction. As we find more and more methods to entertain and enjoy ourselves, our fascination with these machines increases, and we find ourselves lost in a black …show more content…
Video game addiction has also been referred to as video game overuse, pathological or compulsive/excessive use of computer games 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). 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 …show more content…
The age of technology has brought to the table various quandaries with it, and we are forced to deal with these obstacles that accompany it. It is important to keep in mind that when dealing with video game addicts, these individuals are no different from those suffering from alcoholism, in the sense that both share a infatuation with an object that, when used in a disproportionate way, can be deemed harmful. And although there lacks any true cure for video game addiction, and addiction in general, through sheer willpower and persistence can one break free from the grasp of
Technology has helped humanity in many different ways, and as the days and years go by, surpasses any expectations we had for its boundaries. Computers have become much more than just a mere tool for sending email and generic business meetings. As it stands now, computers and other internet-dependent devices have expanded out of their comfort zones and into the social, economic, and entertainment domains. However, technology has also proved to us it can, in an alarmingly rising number of cases, do a great deal more harm than good. Such a situation would be in the form of addiction. As we find more and more methods to entertain and enjoy ourselves, our fascination with these machines increases, and we find ourselves lost in a black …show more content…
Video game addiction has also been referred to as video game overuse, pathological or compulsive/excessive use of computer games 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). 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 …show more content…
The age of technology has brought to the table various quandaries with it, and we are forced to deal with these obstacles that accompany it. It is important to keep in mind that when dealing with video game addicts, these individuals are no different from those suffering from alcoholism, in the sense that both share a infatuation with an object that, when used in a disproportionate way, can be deemed harmful. And although there lacks any true cure for video game addiction, and addiction in general, through sheer willpower and persistence can one break free from the grasp of