Gaming.
- Neema Ruambo
- Apr 2, 2016
- 1 min read
Video Game Addiction
Is the extreme use of computer games or video games such as playstation or x-box one. Everyone know someone who is addicted to gaming. Gaming can be addictive and harmful physically and mentally. Sometimes people don't know that they have this addiction because if feel normal for them.
Why do people start to play video games/gaming?
-Feeling Lonely.
-Peer pressure
-You are so stressed and overwhelmed so you need and escape from reality.
Why do people get addicted to video games or computer games?
-Getting high score.
-Beating the game.
-Trying to get to the next level.
-Rewards that you get each time/day you play such as money, power ups , new characters.
-Pride of being the best player or breaking world record.
Stages of Video Game Addiction.
1) Interference with daily activities.
2) Loose count of time.
3) Loose interest to things that you previously like or enjoy.
4) Poor performance at school or work.
5) No social life.
Effects of gaming.
-Dis-honest.
-Poor performance.
- No social relationship.
- Becomes moody.
- Obesity.
-Bad eyes sight.
-No sense of time.
How to help someone who is addicted to video games.
1) Disconnect from technology and any social media.(for 2 month)
2) Parents/adults/family need to get involved.
3) Join a group or team.
4) Build trust.
5) See a therapy.
6)Volunteer in the society.
7)Get a job.
8)Find you are hobby.
9) Call 1-888-344-8837 for more information.
References:-
https://www.google.ca/search?q=video+game+addiction&espv=2&biw=1360&bih=623&site=webhp&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&sqi=2&ved=0ahUKEwjD6JittfDLAhWCs4MKHZTeAPEQ_AUIBygC#tbm=isch&q=xbox+one&imgrc=B4R2Uj7yXqgQjM%3A
http://www.video-game-addiction.org/what-makes-games-addictive.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_addiction_disorder
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Video_game_addiction
https://www.google.ca/search?q=lonely&espv=2&biw=1360&bih=623&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi8wKHhvvDLAhWDsYMKHXkKDg4Q_AUIBigB#tbm=isch&q=peer+pressure
https://www.google.ca/search?q=girls+addicted+to+videogames&espv=2&biw=1360&bih=623&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjqwaOmwPDLAhUps4MKHdf0A9wQ_AUIBigB
http://jezebel.com/5457416/-true-life-im-addicted-to-video-games-takes-the-tampon-out
http://coed.com/2014/06/17/worlds-largest-video-game-collection-sold-but-not-to-us/
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