In the 2000s, online games became increasingly popular, while studies of Internet gaming addiction emerged, outlining the negative consequences of excessive gaming, its prevalence, and associated risk factors. “The establishment of specialized treatment centers in South-East Asia, the US, and Europe reflects the growing need for professional help” (Internet and Computer Addiction 2015). Internet Gaming Addiction is a modern-day psychological disorder that experts say is becoming more and more popular. Although Internet Gaming Disorder is listed as a “Condition for Further Study” in the DSM-5 (American Psychiatric Association, 2013), one could argue that due to it having the same effect as gambling addiction, Gaming Disorder could be classified
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However, when it starts to interfere with a child’s relationship or their pursuit of other goals, such as good grades or being a contributing member of a sports team, gaming becomes an addiction. Computer and video games, especially the massive multi-online role-playing games (or MMORPGs) such as "World of Warcraft" or “Elder Scrolls online” allow players to behave very differently from their normal persona and allows one to create an “avatar” which is the graphical representation of the user’s character or alter ego (such as their sex, race, profession, appearance). A shy child can suddenly become gregarious; a passive child can become aggressive (“Video Gaming Addiction,” n.d.). Many young adults turn to gaming in order to manage unpleasant feelings such as stress, loneliness, depression, and anxiety. When one is having a bad day and are looking for a way to escape his/her problems or to quickly relieve stress or self-soothe, online-gaming can be an easily accessible outlet. Losing oneself in gaming can temporarily make feelings such as loneliness, stress, anxiety, depression, and boredom …show more content…
In today’s world of technology, parents need to be aware of what steps to take to prevent his/her child from becoming consumed by online games. Gaming can be controlled with limitations and rules. These limitations and rules should be prepared by the family members together and should be written clearly and concisely, then should be posted as a constant reminder. Once the limitations and rules are completed, parents will need to give his/her child guidance as to what activities can be used to fill the rest of the time. For example, activities such as walking, jogging, swimming, biking, or other team sports activities (e.g. baseball, basketball, soccer, volleyball, etc.). Not only will these activities help physically, but they also encourage with the social aspect which will help reduce the risk of a child becoming addicted to
However, when it starts to interfere with a child’s relationship or their pursuit of other goals, such as good grades or being a contributing member of a sports team, gaming becomes an addiction. Computer and video games, especially the massive multi-online role-playing games (or MMORPGs) such as "World of Warcraft" or “Elder Scrolls online” allow players to behave very differently from their normal persona and allows one to create an “avatar” which is the graphical representation of the user’s character or alter ego (such as their sex, race, profession, appearance). A shy child can suddenly become gregarious; a passive child can become aggressive (“Video Gaming Addiction,” n.d.). Many young adults turn to gaming in order to manage unpleasant feelings such as stress, loneliness, depression, and anxiety. When one is having a bad day and are looking for a way to escape his/her problems or to quickly relieve stress or self-soothe, online-gaming can be an easily accessible outlet. Losing oneself in gaming can temporarily make feelings such as loneliness, stress, anxiety, depression, and boredom …show more content…
In today’s world of technology, parents need to be aware of what steps to take to prevent his/her child from becoming consumed by online games. Gaming can be controlled with limitations and rules. These limitations and rules should be prepared by the family members together and should be written clearly and concisely, then should be posted as a constant reminder. Once the limitations and rules are completed, parents will need to give his/her child guidance as to what activities can be used to fill the rest of the time. For example, activities such as walking, jogging, swimming, biking, or other team sports activities (e.g. baseball, basketball, soccer, volleyball, etc.). Not only will these activities help physically, but they also encourage with the social aspect which will help reduce the risk of a child becoming addicted to